Fire

Fire can be defined as a product of an exothermic response that produces light and heat. It also gives off smoke because of combustion.

To make a fire, there must be:

• Oxygen
• Fuel
• Heat
• Chemical oxidation

Fire Triangle

It comprises of the following elements that are needed to ignite the fire.

• Heat: Ignites fire and keeps it ablaze.
• Fuel: This is the component that burns.
• Oxygen: Supports combustions.

For there to be fire, all the elements ought to be present. When it comes to extinguishing a fire, one or all the elements need to be disposed of for the fire to die down. Hence, you must understand this fire triangle before conducting a risk review.

Heat

Sources include:

• Naked flame.
• Hot processes and surfaces, lighting.
• Defective electrical gear.
• Friction.
• Smoke supplies like a discarded cigarette and matches ends.
• Excessively heated electrical equipment.

Fuel

Sources include:

• Waste product
• Plastic
• Types and Rubber
• Flammable gases
• Flammable liquids
• Card and Paper
• Chemical

Oxygen

Sources Include:

• Surrounding air
• Pyrotechnic
• Oxidizing chemicals
• Oxygen supplies