a combustion reaction, involving the oxidation of a flammable or combustible product generating a large amount of heat (exothermic reaction). This reaction occurs when a flammable or combustible substance is combined with air, oxygen or another oxidizer in certain concentrations in the presence of an energy source. In the past, the components of fire were demonstrated using the fire triangle, which involved three basic elements: fuel, oxygen, and the ignition source. However, studies on the chemistry of fire have added a fourth element to the traditional fire triangle, called free radicals, creating the fire tetrahedron. Thus, if all of the elements are not present, the combustion reaction will not occur. Fuel: is the element used to propagate fire, it can be solid, liquid or gaseous. Combustible: any chemical agent that maintains combustion. The best-known oxidizers are: oxygen and, under certain conditions, chlorine. Ignition Source: This is the trigger for the reaction between fuel and oxidizer; and Chain reaction: The chain reaction makes the combustion self-sustaining. The heat radiated by the flames reaches the fuel and it is broken down into smaller particles, which combine with oxygen and burn, radiating heat back to the fuel, forming a constant cycle.