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How can you extinguish burning fire?
with a fire extinguisher
What does the letter B on fire extinguisher indicate?
the type of fire it is designed to extinguish <><><> Extinguishers can be class A,B,C,D or K- as said- the type of fire it will extinguish. A type B fire involves burning liquids, such as gasoline, paint, etc.
Which fire extinguisher type would be best suited to extinguish a pile of a burning newspaper?
The one labelled "A"
What can one do if the house is burning?
If the house is burning the first thing to do is get everyone out. Next, ring the fire brigade. If the fire is confined to a small area try to extinguish it, but beware of inhaling fumes.
Which components of a fire must be removed to extinguish a fire?
Cool the burning material, Exclude oxygen, Remove the fuel, Break the chemical reaction
Which component of a fire must be removed to extinguish the fire?
Cool the burning material, Exclude oxygen, Remove the fuel, Break the chemical reaction
Why do you not use water to put out fat fire?
You never use water to put out a fat fire, because the pouring water on burning grease or oil will not extinguish the fire. It will only cause the burning oil to splash, spreading the grease fire around.
What type of fire extinguisher can extinguish the carton box?
A burning box of wood or paper would require a type A extinguisher.
Which gas is required to extinguish a fire?
carbon dioxide is used to extinguish fire
What are the advantages and disadvantages of co2 fire extinguisher?
It can be safely used on electrical fires, it will extinguish burning liquids, and it leaves no residue behind.
What does the letter B on a B fire extinguisher indicate?
the type of fire it is designed to extinguish <><><> Extinguishers can be class A,B,C,D or K- as said- the type of fire it will extinguish. A type B fire involves burning liquids, such as gasoline, paint, etc.
Why do you think vinegar and bi-carbonate of soda can extinguish fire?
Vinegar and bicarbonate of soda can extinguish somefires, because these two substances react to form carbon dioxide gas, which can not support combustion and is denser than air, so that it tends to settle over a burning material and thereby cut off the supply of atmospheric oxygen that the fire requires to continue burning.
