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Water just suffocates fire, and that's the reason it goes out. Just get another substance that's not flammable, and put it on the fire. Sometimes, if the fire isn't too big, then you can smother it with a blanket. Even bombs can put out fire by exploding and making smoke, which takes away the fire's oxygen. Fire needs oxygen to still be there.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 9y agoA fire needs three things - fuel, oxidizer (usually oxygen), and an ignition source. Water can be used for suppressing some fires by lowering the temperature (reducing the ignition source) as it absorbs the heat. The steam generated as it absorbs the heat can also have a secondary effect of reducing the oxygen concentration in the atmosphere near the fire, thus further suppressing the fire.
Note that fire extinguishers like foam and CO2 extinguishers put out fires by cutting off the oxygen supply as their primary effect - unlike water extinguishers.
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What is need to put out fire?
You Need Water to Put OUt a Fire.
Would shooting a fire extinguisher put out a fire?
No. Depending upon the type of fire, there are other ways. For instance, a brush fire can be put out with dirt or water, but is generally put out by removing the fuel. An electrical fire might be put out by simply turning off the electricity. A fire extinguisher contains water or other chemicals and you can certainly apply water or chemicals to a fire without having them come out of an extinguisher.
What happens when your pour water on fire?
water will put out fire
How do you put out wildfire?
Sand, water or a fire extinguisher are all effective at putting out a wood fire.
What finally put out the fire?
Put water in it
Why to use a fire blanket on a fire in a cooking oil fire?
Because you dont put water on a oil fire or a explosion will happen. This includes a grease fire... Dont put it out with water... If you put a fire blanket over it... It will put it out the safe way E.G. Smuther it.
What is the worse way to put out a fire?
Well the worst way to put out a GREASE fire is to put water on it.
What tamed fire?
nothin can tame fire really except when you put water on it to put it out
How do you put out a fire fast?
Get a fire extinguisher! Or get LOTS of water!
How do you put out a regular fire?
water
What is needed to put a fire out?
Water!!
Can you put out a tire fire out with water?
No
