Why will liquid 2 keep on burning even if the flame is dead

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That Liquid 2 is very likely to contain alcohol. When the alcohol is ignited, it's not the liquid part that is burning.  When the temperature around the alcohol is increased, the liquid will produce Vapors. this vapor is the one that keep burning

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It would be a rusting car, for sure