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Why water can not extinguish oil fire?
the water goes to the bottom of the oil
Why is water thrown over a bonfire?
To quench or extinguish it.
How do Amish people extinguish fires?
The same way we do, they use water.
Why you should not use water to extinguish fires caused due to electrical short circuits?
Water is a conductor of electricity, and carries the electrical current. That being said, there is always a risk for electrocution when attempting to extinguish an electrical fire using water.
What is fire demand?
Fire demand is the amount of water required to extinguish fire.
Water will not extinguish most flammable liquid fires?
No! In fact it will make it much worse by spreading the liquid around.
What does to drench or to put out mean?
To drench means to flood with water, put out in context is to extinguish.
What is the synonym of extinguish?
Have a wet cloth handy to extinguish any flame. The Russians used tanks to extinguish the Hungarian revolution.
Why water is not used to extinguish class e fire?
Class e is an electrical fire. Water is not usedbecausewater and electricity do not mix.
Is water stronger than fire?
Yes: water is stronger than fire. You can extinguish a conflagration with water, but you can't stop a flood with fire. It's true that fire can make water vapor away, but you need A LOT of fire versus A SMALL amount of water. Plus, even vapor can extinguish fire.
Why should i not use a water extinguisher on elextricity fires?
Water conducts electricity; therefore, using water to extinguish an electrical fire can result in electrocution.
What can be used to extinguish a fire at a gas station?
The best tool to extinguish a small gasoline or diesel fire is a portable fire extinguisher.If the fire is small and you have a portable extinguisher, you should attempt to extinguish the fire.If you cannot extinguish the fire and it continues to get larger, get away from the vehicle. There may be toxic fumes and the possibility of an explosion.Never apply water to a gasoline or diesel fire.
