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The science of fire
Explore the fascinating chemistry, history, and physics of fire, all explained through the playful building blocks of a LEGO world.
4 chapters76 assets
by lego · Jul 27, 2026
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Chapter 1
The chemical building blocks of fire
1The combustion reaction
2The classic fire triangle
3The glowing science of soot
4The shape of a flame
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Chapter 2
How humans mastered the spark
1The spark of friction
2The iron and flint revolution
3The invention of matches
4The hearth as a home
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Chapter 3
Dismantling the fire triangle
1Water's secret cooling power
2Smothering with carbon dioxide
3The chemical chain breakers
4The wildfire fuel break
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Chapter 4
Modeling fire with plastic bricks
1The evolution of plastic flames
2The iconic LEGO fire truck
3The chemistry of LEGO plastic
4Simulating fire with light bricks
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