Everyone knows that water extinguishes fires, right? But why and how does this common liquid, which is made of hydrogen and oxygen (two things that can further fuel a fire) extinguish fires, rather...
Category: Fire Science
If you’ve ever watched a fire and seen thick, angry plumes of smoke rising up to the sky, you may have wondered what makes smoke the color it is and what that means? Black smoke looks the most...
Firefighting can be a hard job and one of the hardest things to deal with is burning buildings. This is not just because of the heat, but also because of the impact on human life. You may be...
If you have spray paint lying around in your home or your office, then you may be wondering how flammable or combustible it is and whether you should take steps to store the paint safely? This is a...
Hydrogen Peroxide is a chemical that is quite common for many uses. Like most chemicals, it is important to understand how it behaves, so that you can be aware of any risks or hazards while using...
Thinking about setting up a nice campfire this year or disposing of some old wood by burning it off but wondering just how hot things can get? It can vary quite a bit, but let's see how hot wood...
