7.8K views · 149 reactions | It's #NationalScienceWeek and here's an interesting fact relating to the science of fire!  Did you know that smoke burns? This video, from our resident fire science enthusiast Matt Davis, demonstrates how when we see a flame it is actually burning smoke  Never leave candles burning unattended or leave them too close to anything flammable. | Tasmania Fire Service | Facebook

🔥 HOW FIRE STARTS — AND STOPS 🔥 Using just a candle, a match, and a glass, we can show how fire comes to life — and how it dies. A fire needs 3 things to survive: 🔹 Fuel (like candle wax) 🔹 Heat (like a match) 🔹 Oxygen (the air around us) Take just one away, and the fire goes out. That’s the Fire Triangle. 🔺 🧯 It’s simple science with real-world impact — for firefighters, safety officers, and every household. 📄 DISCLAIMER This is a controlled educational demonstration. 🚫 Do NOT play wit