Eh, that doesn't flow. My first thought is' the fire is as bright as magnesium because it is, in fact, magnesium in the hulls (or shells) burning. "I saw a fi

Eh, that doesn't flow. My first thought is' the fire is as bright as magnesium because it is, in fact, magnesium in the hulls (or shells) burning. "I saw a fireplace, as hot as ignited firewood" would sound silly too.