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The Orange Box: Portal Hints
How can I escape fiery doom here?
1 of 5: With portals, of course.
2 of 5: As you start approaching the incinerator, crouch down and wait.
3 of 5: When you can see the back wall of the area that's above and beyond the incinerator, fire a blue portal at it.
4 of 5: Then stand and wait for the platform to start entering the incinerator.
5 of 5: As soon as it does, fire an orange portal into the wall on the right and jump through it.