The fire triangle

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Fire Triangle Triangle – Fire

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in order to have fire, three elements must be present
OXYGEN
FUEL
wood, coal, oil, gas, etc.
IGNITION SOURCE
match, pilot light, spark ignition

Generated explanation

The diagram depicts the three elements necessary for fire: oxygen, fuel, and an ignition source. Three double-headed arrows form a triangle connecting these elements. Logs represent fuel, with wood, coal, oil, and gas listed as examples. A burning match represents an ignition source, with a match, pilot light, and spark ignition listed as examples. No heating appliance assembly or installation defect is shown.

Components

fuel logs burning match

Materials

wood