ABSTRACT
An outbreak of fire occurs when sufficient heat is applied to a flammable material within an atmosphere freely charged and supplied with oxygen. The fire will continue provided these three elements are present, and together they form what is known as the fire triangle. When one side or element is removed the triangle or fire can no longer exist. The process of fire-fighting involves eliminating one or more of these elements. Heat may be dissipated by cooling the area with water, flammable material may be physically removed and oxygen can be prevented from reaching the fire by placing a blanket of suitable material or gas between the burning substance and the atmosphere.
