The fire triangle, what makes a fire burn?
• The three legs of the fire triangle are; Oxygen, Heat and Fuel. You need all three for a fire to burn. • Oxygen is in the air around us. • Heat comes naturally from lightning or from human sources. • Fuel is any living or dead material that will burn. The size and arrangement of fuel, its moisture content and chemical make-up determine how easily it will burn. • Homeowners can change the arrangement and amount of fuel on their property to reduce the risk of loss to wildfire. Information on Firewise including free home assessments is available from Cheryl Walimaa, Cook County FireWise at 387-3642.
