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question 2 of 10 in addition to fuel and heat, what element must be present for fire to exist? select the best option carbon dioxide

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Question 2 of 10 In addition to fuel and heat, what element must be present for fire to exist? Select the best option Carbon Dioxide Oxygen Water If you need to review this content, it can be found in the Fire Prevention Plan module of the Emergency Action Plans and Fire Protection topic

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### B. Oxygen

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## Step 1: Identify the elements required for fire### Fire requires three elements to exist: fuel, heat, and an oxidizing agent, typically oxygen. This is known as the fire triangle.## Step 2: Review the options### The options provided are Carbon Dioxide, Oxygen, and Water. Among these, only Oxygen serves as an oxidizing agent necessary for combustion.## Step 3: Select the correct option### Based on the fire triangle, Oxygen is the correct element that must be present for fire to exist.#