The beauty of the flame
I was watching the flicker of the flames as I lit the charcoal this morning.π₯ Big yellow flames as the charcoal and lighter fluid caused hydrocarbons to be split in a somewhat oxygen deprived environment producing yellow light as the carbon bonded to the oxygen producing carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide.π₯
While it’s true that carbon monoxide is a deadly poison that kills humans and animals, and exposure to elevated levels causes heart disease, out in the wilderness it quickly dissipates into non harmful levels as a substance that is a part of nature. πIt’s a much bigger problem in cities where there are many more sources of carbon monoxide or in enclosed areas where there isn’t a virtually unlimited supply of oxygen.π·
I enjoy looking at the flames, the flicker and the warmth. Fire produces light, and warmth, it can be used to cookπ or even dispose of burnable waste.π’ Who doesn’t like watching that styrofoam plate or plastic milk jug melt away into oblivion?
I’ll be the first to admit I’m a fire bug. I like fire, I like camping and spending time in the wilderness. I cook with fire, and sit into the evening next to roaring fire.π₯ When I finally own a house and land, it will be out in the country where I can heat with wood, cook over fire, burn my own garbage and have bonfires.π‘
I get that fire can be a dangerous and destructive force. πΏFire can pollute, smell bad, especially when burning certain noxious substances in more urbanized areas.π But out in the country, the wilderness, when used safely it can be very beneficial force.