Zedd knew the fire wouldn't harm it; he only wanted to draw its attention.

In addition, a fire may harm any roots under it, even if they are protected by a thin layer of soil.

"I do not think even fire would harm those gates," mused Theido, shaking his head.

Richard knew the fire wouldn't have harmed anything farther back.

Fears that the fire might have harmed the groundwater have also dimmed.

However, the fire did not harm them, so they were brutally clubbed and then beheaded.

And logically enough the lethal fire did not harm her.

The fire did not harm her, however, so she was subsequently beheaded.

Remember, only fire and the sun can harm you.

The fire did not harm any of the Jayhawkers, only the surrounding thicket.