Carbon dioxide, or foam, or dry powder. At no time should a soda water extinguisher be used, as the water will cause the burning gasoline to flare up and spread even further.
the kind that puts the freaking fire out
You need to use a Class B extinguisher on flammable liquids.
B-I
True, provided that the extinguisher is the proper type. An ABC dry chemical extinguisher would be the best extinguisher to use.
A Class A fire extinguisher should be used specifically for wood fires.
Burning liquids such as gasoline, kerosene, paint, acetone, and so on.
A hydrocarbon fire extinguisher is a type of fire extinguisher specifically designed to combat fires fueled by flammable liquids such as gasoline, oils, and grease. These extinguishers contain agents like dry powder or foam that work by smothering the fire and cutting off the oxygen supply to extinguish the flames.
type B
A fire extinguisher should be used to put out a fire safely in a laboratory. It is essential to know the type of fire extinguisher suitable for the specific type of fire, such as Class A, B, or C fires, to effectively extinguish the flames.
powder or foam :)
What 'type' the fire is. The right extinguisher must be used for any fire. Or, more importantly - it can be very dangerous to use the wrong type of extinguisher, such as one with water should never be used on an electrical fire.
Type B