A firefighter saved two cats from a burning building in Santa Ana, California, on October 22. According to Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA), neighbors alerted authorities to a second floor apartment fire on West Stevens Avenue at about 3.40 pm. OCFA said firefighters were joined by crews from Costa Mesa and Newport Beach Fire Departments, quickly containing the fire and preventing the spread to nearby apartments. No injuries were reported, while two cats were rescued from the blaze, officials

Watch closely — this real-time and slow-motion footage reveals how smoke ignition evolves and where the visible flame begins its path. The ignition source? A simple tea candle on the container floor. What follows is a vivid lesson in fire behavior — essential knowledge for firefighters and emergency professionals. Let’s talk about what you see. Where does the flame first appear and in what direction does it spread. Follow us for more fire behavior insights and training footage: 👉 @flashpointequ