Watch closely — this real-time and slow-motion footage reveals how smoke ignition evolves and where the visible flame begins its path. The ignition source? A simple tea candle on the container floor. What follows is a vivid lesson in fire behavior — essential knowledge for firefighters and emergency professionals. Let’s talk about what you see. Where does the flame first appear and in what direction does it spread. Follow us for more fire behavior insights and training footage: 👉 @flashpointequ

“This was an unwinnable fight” 🔥😔 The Palisades fires in LA earlier this year shocked the world as firestorms tore through communities, flattening neighbourhoods and reshaping how experts understand fire behaviour in built-up areas. Hear former US Fire Administrator Dr Lori Moore-Merrell unpack what happens when homes themselves become the fuel for unstoppable firestorms. | Department of Fire and Emergency Services WA