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Why is this sentence correct: If not handled well, it may result in a fire.

Why use past tense? How to know when to use it?

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It is a conditional sentence in the passive voice

If (it is) not handled well, it may result in a fire.

The active form would be

If we don't handle it well, a fire might break out.

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