Elements in fire triangle
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Convection
Occurs when lighter warm air moves upward. The hot gases and embers which compose the smoke Colin can dry and ignite other fuels
Conduction
The direct transfer of heat from one substance to another substance that it is touching. (less important process)
heat transfer
conduction, convection, radiation
Elements of the fire triangle
fuel, heat, oxygen (removing one of the 3 elements will result in no fire)
Radiation
transmitted in the form of rays or waves. Radiant heat can dry surrounding fuels and sometimes ignite them
