In this post we will see about basics of fire
What is fire?
Fire is a chemical reaction that gives off light and heat.
Some ways are rubbing sticks together for a long time, using flint and steel, or using matches.
Fire can be very useful if it is treated carefully. It has always been very important for people to be able to make fire. People need its heat to keep warm on cold days. It is also used to cook things. Its light can be useful to be able to see in dark places
Fire is a chemical reaction that gives off light and heat.
Some ways are rubbing sticks together for a long time, using flint and steel, or using matches.
Fire can be very useful if it is treated carefully. It has always been very important for people to be able to make fire. People need its heat to keep warm on cold days. It is also used to cook things. Its light can be useful to be able to see in dark places
Basic materials for starting a Fire
- Tinder(Dry pine needles, leaves or grass)
- Spark
- Kindling(leaves and twigs)
- Wood or fuel
Some Things Fire made possible
- Staying warmer
- Cooking food
- Drying skin and clothes relatively quickly
- Shaping metal
- Making pottery and bricks
- Keeping wild beasts away
- Discouraging pesky insects
- Disinfecting water
- Signaling with light and smoke
- Improving morale
