D.I. Lawson's work "Atomic Bomb and Fires" is devoted to the consideration of the problem of fires in settlements from the action of light radiation from an atomic explosion. The paper contains a number of useful information both for a wide range of readers and for engineers and technicians about the effect of light radiation from an atomic explosion on humans and flammable materials, and also recommends some measures to reduce fire hazard. The author sets out quite well the physical foundations of the effect of light radiation on objects depending on the time of the glow of the fireball and the distance, shows the relationship with the shock wave and the influence of meteorological conditions on the effectiveness of an atomic explosion. The text is provided with a large number of illustrations (drawings, tables and graphs) explaining the theoretical provisions and practical conclusions of the author.