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The burning fat is much hotter than the boiling point of water so when you add water the water explodes into steam, shooting burning fat out of the chip pan into the air and round the kitchen. This spreads the fire.
If you chip pan is on fire, turn off the source of heat. And place a damp teacloth or a lid over the chip pan leave and close the kitchen door and ring the fire brigade.
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Can you extinguish a candle fire by pouring water on it?
No, pouring water on a candle fire is not recommended as it can cause the hot wax to splatter and spread the fire. It is safer to use a fire extinguisher or smother the flame with a fire blanket.
Why is it not advisable to pour water on a kerosene caused fire?
Pouring water on a kerosene fire can spread the flames and cause the fire to intensify due to the kerosene's ability to float on top of the water. This can make the situation more dangerous and difficult to control. It is better to use a fire extinguisher or sand to smother the fire.
Why does pouring water on a electrical fire make it worse?
Pouring water on an electrical fire can make it worse because water is a conductor of electricity. When water is used to extinguish an electrical fire, it can spread the electrical current, leading to a greater risk of shock or further igniting the fire. Additionally, the steam produced by the water can cause burns and make the situation more dangerous. It's crucial to use a proper fire extinguisher designed for electrical fires, such as a Class C extinguisher.
Why do you not use water to put out fat fire?
You never use water to put out a fat fire, because the pouring water on burning grease or oil will not extinguish the fire. It will only cause the burning oil to splash, spreading the grease fire around.
What is the antonym word for trickling?
A trickle is a slow and very thin stream of liquid, a little more than a drip. So the opposite (the antonym) would be a liquid that is gushing, or pouring. For example: The water in the fire hydrant was trickling out, making it difficult to fight the fire. When they fixed the hydrant, the water came pouring out in a steady stream.
Where is the scroll in the knights of the magic flag?
It's on the tip left page above the flags of the man pouring a bucket of water on a the fire flag.
Why are fire produced by burning oil not extinguished by pouring water?
Pouring water on oil fires is ineffective because oil is less dense than water, causing the oil to float on top. When water is added, it may cause the oil to splatter, potentially spreading the fire further. Additionally, water can turn to steam upon contact with the hot oil, which can create explosive eruptions. Therefore, using a fire extinguisher specifically designed for flammable liquids, such as foam or dry chemical extinguishers, is the appropriate method for extinguishing oil fires.
What is a weird fact about magnesium?
Pouring water on conflagrated magnesium only accelerates the fire and may even cause an explosion (really just a rise in flame).
How does pouring salt over a fire help stop it?
Pouring slat over a fire does not stop it unless the quantity of salt used is enough to cover the source of fuel. While salt will not itself burn, there is no intrinsic property of salt that suppresses fire.
How does pouring dry sand over the fire blows it?
Pouring dry sand over a fire cuts off the oxygen supply to the flames, which is needed to sustain combustion. By smothering the fire with sand, it helps to extinguish it by removing the element required for burning.
Can you quench a campfire?
Yes, you can bring a campfire under control by slowly pouring water over the flames, stirring the embers, and then repeating the process until the fire is completely out. Make sure to do this carefully and follow proper fire safety protocols.
Can water be drawn to a fire during fire fighting?
Yes. Certainly we can move water around from one unit to another. But we can "draw" water from a hydrant. We literally "suck it out" with a pump. We can draw water from a swimming pool, or from a stream or creek, or a lake or reservoir. Even from the sea. We can even set up a catch basin to collect and "recycle" runoff from a large conflagration where we are pouring water on it and it is running off. There are many ways to "draw" water for a fire fighting evolution. Thinking about a reliable source of water and how to tap it is something every fire fighter does - or should do.
