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  2. Spark (fire) - Wikipedia

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    These sparks can be used to ignite tinder and so start a fire. [9] In colonial America, flint and steel were used to light fires when easier methods failed. Scorched linen was commonly used as tinder to catch the spark and start the fire, but producing a good spark could take much time. A spinning steel wheel provided a good stream of sparks ...

  3. Control of fire by early humans - Wikipedia

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    The control of fire by early humans was a critical technology enabling the evolution of humans. Fire provided a source of warmth and lighting , protection from predators (especially at night), a way to create more advanced hunting tools, and a method for cooking food.

  4. Spark extinguishing system - Wikipedia

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    The fire extinguishing system has three main elements: the control console, the spark detectors, and the automatic extinguishing system. The control console is the center of a spark extinguishing system. It receives signals from detectors and activate preprogramed countermeasures. All sign

  5. Ukrainian drones attack refinery, target Moscow, disrupt ...

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    (Reuters) -Ukraine launched 35 drones at targets across Russia that sparked a brief fire at an oil refinery, took aim at Moscow and disrupted electricity supplies in border areas, Russia said on ...

  6. Fighting fire with fire: Native American burning practices ...

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    The Bootleg Fire, in southern Oregon, burned more than 413,000 acres and destroyed 200 homes, while the Dixie Fire, in Northern California, which is only 41 percent contained, has scorched more ...

  7. Cancer patient was ‘awake’ when alcohol wipe helped spark ...

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    An Oregon cancer patient was “awake and conscious” when his face caught on fire during surgery — leaving him permanently disfigured, according to his family’s $900,000 lawsuit.

  8. Spark the Fire - Wikipedia

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    "Spark the Fire" is a song recorded by American singer and songwriter Gwen Stefani. The song was released on December 1, 2014. The song was released on December 1, 2014. It was originally intended to be featured on Stefani's third studio album This Is What the Truth Feels Like , but it was scrapped in favor of new material.

  9. Spark arrestor - Wikipedia

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    Centrifugal type spark arrester. A spark arrester (sometimes spark arrestor) is any device which prevents the emission of flammable debris from combustion sources, such as internal combustion engines, fireplaces, and wood-burning stoves. Spark arresters play a critical role in the prevention of wildland fire and ignition of explosive ...