The Fire Triangle

Fuel for fire is any kind of combustible material. Examples of combustible materials include:
paper, oil, woods, gases, fabrics, liquid, plastics, and rubbers.

Oxidizing materials are liquids or solids that readily give off oxygen or other oxidizing
substances (such as bromine, chlorine, or fluorine). ... Oxidizing liquids and solids can be severe
fire and explosion hazards.

Oxidizers are solids, liquids, or gases that react readily with most organic material or reducing
agents with no energy input. Oxidizers are a severe fire hazard. They are not necessarily
combustible, but they can intensify combustion and increase the flammable range for
chemicals so they ignite more readily.

The heat generated by the reaction is what sustains the fire. The heat of the flame will keep
remaining fuel at ignition temperature. The flame ignites gases being emitted, and the fire
spreads. As long as there is enough fuel and oxygen, the fire keeps burning.