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One: This part of the article refers to a picture that was removed: The photo of the forest fire in Canada is an excellent example of this variation. I don't want to just take an axe to it because I think the discussion of flame colors and chemistry is useful. So I'm noting it here for people to mull over what to do.

Two: Noting this because I'm honestly unsure about it, so I'm not going to edit it: In combustion engines, various steps are taken to eliminate a flame. The method depends mainly on whether the fuel is oil, wood, or a high-energy fuel such as jet fuel. Does that mean what's sought is to prevent a flame from forming? Might want to reword that if so. And there's plenty more that could be said. How is this done, link to relevant articles, get sources. --47.155.46.15 (talk) 07:04, 9 April 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Someone had raised the same issue about the hanging reference in 2016. I found that the image in question was part of a gallery that was deleted in 2014 as part of cleanup. I have replaced the hanging reference with an actual image, but it is different than the one that was originally referenced. –LaundryPizza03 (dc̄) 06:52, 29 April 2023 (UTC)[reply]

The original was better after all. –LaundryPizza03 (dc̄) 06:55, 29 April 2023 (UTC)[reply]

The other sentence has been deleted entirely due to its vague nature and lack of sources; it is probably WP:OR. –LaundryPizza03 (dc̄) 06:53, 29 April 2023 (UTC)[reply]

I still assert that the entire "Reaction in case of fire" section (previous version: [1], deleted by me [2]) is contrary to WP:NOTGUIDE and should be removed. Other editors are invited to comment. Mitch Ames (talk) 03:09, 5 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]

 Done B3251 (talk) 17:48, 7 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Hello. Well, I understand the article is not merely about the physical properties of fire or something so narrow. Having in mind it already mentions things as "Prevention and protection systems" and "History of human control of fire". Please, allow me to improve this article by expanding it. Thanks! — Preceding unsigned comment added by Scriptir (talk • contribs) 01:53, 8 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Please read WP:NOTGUIDE. "Prevention and protection systems" and "History of human control of fire" are clearly written as descriptions of things, whereas "Reaction in case of fire" is clearly written as a how-to or instruction manual, which means that it is not appropriate here. Mitch Ames (talk) 02:31, 8 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Okay. I made an attempt to expose a fire situation without making an instruction manual of it, but it seems that I didn't achieve it. Anyway, I think that some of that interesting information would have to appear here. Now I am ready to write a new text about the matter. Please, allow me to publish it for the improvement of Wikipedia and the satisfaction of many readers. Thank you! Scriptir (talk) 02:53, 8 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]

I suggest that you post a draft here and get feedback before adding it to the article. Mitch Ames (talk) 02:57, 8 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Well, basically:

The text will content an introduction about what is an accident with fire, and why it is so dangerous.

Next, I would mention the possible scenarios of fire, including major fires, minor fires, particular fires which involve electricity, etc. Different scenarios imply particular reactions. Some part has to be dedicated to the science behind fire extinction.

Additionally, some concepts must be explained, as the usage of an "escape route" and its timing, and the differences between fire extinguisers, because not all of them are filled with the same agent, which can be interesting in a general view.

I have much information, I could explain it in many ways. Scriptir (talk) 05:49, 8 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]

I suspect that much detail (as you have previously added) is simply to much for the Fire article, and ought to be elsewhere. In many cases it already is, such as in the articles listed in ((Fire protection)). We have entire articles about: fire types, fire escapes, fire extinguishers, etc. Not everything needs to be in the Fire article. (See also Wikipedia:Content forking.) Mitch Ames (talk) 13:18, 8 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]

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