What is the first stage in the life cycle of a fire?

Ignition.

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  1. Ignition ✔
  2. Decay
  3. Fully developed

Why: A fire begins with ignition, then grows, becomes fully developed, and finally decays. Recognizing stages helps you act early.

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Answer: Ignition. A fire begins with ignition, then grows, becomes fully developed, and finally decays. Recognizing stages helps you act early.

  1. Scouting America: Fire Safety www.scouting.org/merit-badges/fire-safety
    Describe the life cycle of a fire.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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