Fire arrows are projectiles that are set on fire before being shot from a bow. Historically, they were used in warfare to ignite enemy structures, such as buildings and ships. The arrows were typically made of wood and had flammable materials, like cloth soaked in pitch or oil, attached to their tips. The use of fire arrows dates back to ancient civilizations, including the Chinese and Greeks. They were often employed during sieges to create chaos and destruction. While effective in certain situations, fire arrows required careful handling to prevent accidental fires among the user's own troops.