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A fire needs oxygen to continue to burn so throwing a thick cover such as a blanket made from very thick cotton would cut off the oxygen supply, actually more effective and less messy for small fires than water is.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 12y agoMostly ordinary water is used on wood, paper, or similar fires. On an oil fire, dispersants or fire retardants can be added to the water, and the most common additive is a foam concentrate, which smothers the fire and inhibits burning. Using regular water on an oil or gasoline fire risks spreading the burning liquid.
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To put out fires caused by burning of petroleum products and / or oil, sand can also be used, because sand is found abundantly in nature (beaches).
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∙ 13y agoFor most fires, yes.
Yes, but sometimes you should use flame-retardant foam, sort of like what comes out of a fire extinguisher.
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How do you put out wildfire?
Sand, water or a fire extinguisher are all effective at putting out a wood fire.
What cannot be used to put out a small fire?
Many times if it is a grece fire it is best not to use any water to put the fire out with water because it will just start to gas up and get even bigger. That's only for grece fires.
What is used to put out gasoline fire and why?
Most likely an extinguisher that uses sand or foam to choke the oxygen out of the flame because this type of fire is hard to put out with water or other means.
Will water put out a fire?
Usually, yes.
Can water help fire stay lit?
no, fire does not work well with water and the water can only be used to exstinguish the fire.
Can water be used to put out fires?
Yes, fire is like us, it needs oxygen to breathe, water has no oxygen molcules, meaning it will put out a fire.
What are fire hydrants used for?
Are you kidding? They supply water to fire hoses. You attach a fire hose and water comes out to put out a fire. Jeez... People these days.
Can sterile water be used to put out a fire?
Yes, it is possible but it is expensive.
Should a gasoline or electrical fire be put out by water?
Neither a gasoline or electrical fire should be put out by water. A gasoline fire should be put out by a fire extinguisher labeled A B C. An electrical fire should first have the power switched off. Then the fire extinguisher should be used.
What is need to put out fire?
You Need Water to Put OUt a Fire.
Why can't you use water to put out an electrical power?
water should not be used to put out a fire because water conducts electricity most of the time so the person who might be putting out the fire might get electrocuted.
What happens when your pour water on fire?
water will put out fire
Why shouldn't you use water to put out a gasoline fire?
Water should not be used to extinguish a gasoline fire because the gasoline will stay on top of the water which can spread the fire quicker. The best thing to use is a fire extinguisher.
How do you put out wildfire?
Sand, water or a fire extinguisher are all effective at putting out a wood fire.
What cannot be used to put out a small fire?
Many times if it is a grece fire it is best not to use any water to put the fire out with water because it will just start to gas up and get even bigger. That's only for grece fires.
Why should water not be used to put out a gasoline fire?
You would be better off using sand to smother a gas fire assuming it's not a large blaze. Gasoline floats on top of water, so you would in effect spread the fire if you used water.
What finally put out the fire?
Put water in it
