Perspectives Fire: Friend or Foe?

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Introduction How important is fire?

People have been using fire for over 300,000 years: for warmth, for light, and to cook food.  We also use fire to help us celebrate: we blow out birthday candles, watch fireworks, and wave sparklers. But fire is also dangerous.  Wildfires can cause death and injury, and the loss of homes and natural environments. So, is fire a friend or foe?  What do you think?

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