Just read somewhere that fire is unique to earth, I don’t understand
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Fire is a rapid, self-sustaining oxidation reaction. Oxygen combines with fuel to produce excess heat, catalyzing more oxidation reactions in an ongoing cycle.
Fire is not “unique to Earth”, it can occur anywhere in the universe where there is free oxygen and things for it to combine with. However oxygen being a significant component of an atmosphere is rare because it is so reactive, so without life continually replenishing it there wouldn’t be any oxygen for fire.
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