Let 's talk about FIRE.
Fire is a simple word stand for,always remember:

F= Find
I=Inform
R=Restrict
E= Extinguish Easy way to fight.

Basic:
Fire triangle : When AIR , FUEL & HEAT comes in contact
in a right proportion combustion take place. and we say "FIRE FIRE FIRE........!






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on that page click on view online (free) it will open a page where you can try how fire can be Extinguish. This will prove Fire Triangle Definition.


Yes once you remove one of the source (Fuel , Air , Heat) the Fire will get Extinguish.