7. Steel Wool
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Metal is a conductor, as we all learned in science class in elementary school. In an emergency, steel wool can ignite a fire. Steel wool and a nine-volt battery are all you need to start a raging fire.
: Steel Wool as a Fire Starter
Attach one end of the steel wool to the nine-volt’s positive end and the other end to the negative end. The steel wool will ignite due to the battery’s charge as it goes through. Just so you know, the highest-quality steel wool works best and will produce the most sparks.