Christmas Tree Fire: Flashover in 60 Seconds Explained
A dry Christmas tree fire can hit 7 megawatts and flash a whole room in under a minute. Here is the NIST science, second by second, and why water stops it.
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Chimney Fire Science: Why Creosote Turns Flues Into Fuel
A chimney fire can hit 1090 °C and crack a clay flue liner in minutes. Here is the creosote science behind it, and why an annual sweep stops it.
Dryer Fire Science: The Physics of Why Lint Ignites
A dryer fire almost always starts with lint. Here is the surface-area physics that turns soft fluff into fast fuel, plus the simple habit that prevents it.
The Science of a Kitchen Fire: Why Water Makes It Worse
A kitchen fire is a pool of cooking oil sitting a few degrees below its autoignition point. Here's the physics of why water makes it catastrophically worse.