Evidence for: Fire is caused by the release of phlogiston
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The Classical Elements are Water, Earth, Fire, and Air
According to Aristotle, the classical theory of elements was invented by Empedocles, who believed there were four elements: Water, Earth, Fire, and Air.
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Fire is caused by the release of phlogiston
During combustion, particles of fire, known as phlogiston, is released from the the combustible material.