If the kindling is wet, you'll need more tinder. If you have a lighter or matches, ignite the tinder, and gently blow on the fire. If you don't have a lighter or matches, use friction to create an ...

Above, two of the three components of the fire triangle are available. All that is needed to light the match is heat. Dragging the match across the rough surface will generate heat due to friction.

Several tools stand out when making fire due to their reliability and ease of use. Matches are a staple in many households and camping kits. Whether butane or electric, lighters offer a convenient ...

WARNING: DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME. Videos of people lighting their tires on fire using matches and lighter fluid have quickly gone viral. Incredibly enough, this spectacle isn't just for show.

If the kindling is wet, you'll need more tinder. If you have a lighter or matches, ignite the tinder, and gently blow on the fire. If you don't have a lighter or matches, use friction to create an ...

Walker's friction match revolutionised the production, application and the portability of fire. Walker sold his first "Friction Light" on the 12th April 1827 from his pharmacy in Stockton on Tees.