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You get rid of the oxygen supply by smothering the fire with a a blanket or something.
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How does fire affect water?
Water doesn't always make fire worse. If you get a candle light on fire and pour a bucket of water on it, it will stop burning. Fire can make the water evaporate if you pour too little water onto a blaze of fire. Technically, it depends on how much water you use.
What part of the fire triangle is removed when trees are cut down to stop fire spreading?
it depends on the amount of water and size of fire. small amount of water would take the heat out of fire by cooling, steam absorbs the heat. a large amount of water doused on fire would smother taking the oxygen out of fire.
Why does water get sucked by fire?
water is not sucked in by fire. fire is like a magnet to water but they do not connect. when water is added to fire some of the water evaporates or / and weaken the fire
How would you remove heat from a fire?
the fire would stop
Are fire and water opposites?
fire and water are opposites
How do you stop a bushfire without water?
you have to start a another fire
Why did the water can kill the fire the fire?
water is a liquid can stop fire accident
How do you stop fire?
water
Where should fire doors be positioned?
you use fire doors for when there is fire . fire door is for stop a smoke and fire for a few minuts for get people out and firer man to come and stop fire by water for stop fire not become bigger.
How do you stop an aeroplane fire?
land in water
Does fire need water?
Yes fire does need water to put it out or you could use baking soda to also stop the fire
Why does fire stop if water is poured on it?
Fire needs oxygen to continue burning. Water cuts of the supply of oxygen and hence the fire stops.
Why is fire more important than water?
Well, it is not. You CAN live without fire in most situations. You cannot live without water in ANY situation.
How does a fire hose stop a fire?
A fire hose is used to stop a fire by its ability to transfer water. The hose will deliver water from a source through a nozzle and onto the flames. We typically find a hose connected to a pump, which provides water under pressure. The hose will deliver that pressurized water to the nozzle, and a firefighter can direct the stream as needed.
How does water goes through water?
if the fire gets too thick it just floats in water and doesn't stop until the fire gets to the bottom of where ever the water ends.
What do you do if you catch on fire?
Stop, Drop & Roll. Or if your by a source of water, jump in it.
Why does fire stop under water?
Fire needs oxygen from the air just like we do. When water gets poured on it, it suffocates and goes out.
