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radiant heat

Heat transferred through the air without flame contact. It can break glass and ignite surfaces before flame arrives. It is not ember ignition.

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radiant heat. FireApproved glossary. https://fireapproved.com/glossary/radiant-heat/. Last verified 2026-08-23.