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How come oxygen around a bonfire doesn't catch on fire?

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Oxygen itself is not flammable; it supports the combustion of flammable materials. Fire itself is a chemical reaction between oxygen and a flammable substance. In the case of a bonfire, it is between oxygen and wood. In other words, you need both fuel and oxygen.

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