Curious Kids: when I swipe a matchstick how does it make fire?

I have been interested in the science of fire and fireworks for a long time, and can tell you there is a lot happening in the very short time it takes to light a match.

Burnt match stick with fire. Set of matchsticks with sulfur head

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Curious Kids: Why does wood crackle in a fire?

Curious Kids: Why does wood crackle in a fire?

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Science Communication — Dr Nathan L. Kilah

Curious Kids: when I swipe a matchstick how does it make fire