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How can you extinguish burning fire?
with a fire extinguisher
What fire extinguisher would you use on a petrol fire?
Foam, dry powder or CO2 gas- a Class B extinguisher
You fire extinguisher is labeled b1 what type of fire will be put out with this extinguisher?
It will put out burning fluids.
What should be used to put off petrol fire?
foam fire extinguisher or a fire retardant spray
What is present inside the fire extinguisher which prevents fire from burning?
Sodium chloride
What is removed when putting out a forest fire?
fire is removed and small pieces of fire petrol are covered with the fire extinguisher.
Why is a burning candle extinguished by a fire extinguisher?
Like any other fire, a burning candle requires fuel, heat, oxygen and a chemical reaction. If you use a fire extinguisher, it typically removes the heat or oxygen from the process, thus stopping the fire.
Which class of fire extinguisher is used to stop liquid fires?
Burning liquid fires require a U.L. Class B fire extinguisher, or ABC, or BC.
Proper fire extinguisher for a electrical fire?
ABC, BC or C. It is often best to disconnect the electrical power and use an extinguisher appropriate for whatever type of fuel happens to be burning (A or B). Do NOT use a water-type A fire extinguisher on an energized electrical fire.
What type of fire extinguisher can extinguish the carton box?
A burning box of wood or paper would require a type A extinguisher.
If a can of paint were burning which type of fire extinguisher should be used?
type B
What kind of fire does a b-1 fire extinguisher put out?
Burning liquids- grease, gasoline, etc.
