3 THINGS A FIRE NEEDS

2/5/2021 (Permalink)

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3 THINGS A FIRE NEEDS

There are 3 elements work together to help a fire start and take over. Heat, Fuel and oxygen are 3 things a fire needs. If any of the three are removed from fire, then it will extinguish and no longer pose a threat.

As a homeowner or business owner, it can helpful to know about the 3 things a fire needs. It will help you better understand what you need to do in order to put out a fire and prevent it from spreading. Take any of the 3 things away and you will not have a fire or fire will be extinguished.  Below it explains how heat, fuel and oxygen can both ignite and extinguish a fire.

3 things a fire needs

1. Heat

Heat is the most essential element that a fire needs. A fire can’t spread unless there’s a significant amount of heat involved. When firefighters respond to a fire, they apply water or cooling agent right away. This is the reason why fire extinguishers are filled with a cooling agent.

2. Fuel

This is the second element found in fire triangle. Fire needs a fuel source in order to continue to burn. If you remove fuel from fire, then it will go out.

3. Oxygen

This is the last element. One of the more important factors is oxygen because it is everywhere. Fire needs oxygen to ignite. You can use dirt, sand and non-flammable blanket to smother the fire.

 If your business or property has experienced a fire, contact a licensed fire restoration company like SERVPRO of Ventura. It can remove any damaged property, remove soot and eliminate smoke odors.

Do not hesitate to call SERVPRO of Ventura at (805) 656-3911.