Fire is a fundamental part of life on Earth. But what is it really? Science tells us it isn't matter at all, but a chemical ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — There are three key components to igniting a wildfire: fuel, heat and oxygen. This is commonly referred to as the fire triangle. Fuel for a wildfire is any kind of flammable material ...

Fire, an ancient technology fundamental to human evolution and culture, serves as both a tool and a natural force. It is a ...

Recently fires in Southern California have brought hundreds of crackpots onto social media trying to leverage tragedy. Perhaps now is a good time to go back to basics. Firefighters often talk about ...