According to the dictionary, fire is "a rapid, persistent chemical change that releases heat and light and is accompanied by flame, especially the exothermic oxidation of a combustible substance." What does this mean? It means that despite the fact that it is a common, everyday phenomenon, fire is a very complex chemical, physical, and thermal event. Fire can occur between different chemicals or elements, each of which has stored energy. To achieve fire, one must create the right mixture of elements - fuel, oxygen, and heat. Without one of these elements, a fire cannot start. Although fire is an extremely useful natural phenomenon -- we use it to cook food, heat our homes, and run automobiles -- when used in a careless manner, fire can be destructive and dangerous. For that reason, people should be more aware of their use of fire and how one can start with the right mix of elements, whether they want it to or not. They can use this awareness to plan exactly how to escape from a fire, should one start and burn destructively in their home or place of work. Understanding the science of fire can save lives.

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