How Things Work on Instagram: "A magnesium fire reacts violently with water because the metal is hot enough to split water molecules apart. When burning magnesium reaches around 3,000°C, it strips oxygen from water and leaves hydrogen gas behind. That hydrogen ignites instantly in the heat of the fire, creating a burst of flame and even hotter combustion. Instead of cooling the fire, water becomes fuel, making the reaction flare brighter and more explosive. This is why magnesium fires are never