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No - you wouldn't want to put out an oil fire out with water, it would spread. There are also checmicals that are used to deprive the fire of air. Powders (Like your household extinguisher) fires can also be smothered with blankets etc. Explosives are used to put out very large fires like oil well fires.
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Can you use flour to put out a fire?
No, using flour to put out a fire is not recommended as it can actually make the fire worse by creating a dust explosion. It is safer to use a fire extinguisher or water to extinguish a fire.
What puts out a fire?
Sand /water <><><> Anything that will cool the fire below kindling point, or exclude oxygen from the fire.
Can flour be used to put out a fire?
No, flour should not be used to put out a fire as it can actually make the fire worse by creating a dust explosion. It is safer to use a fire extinguisher or water to extinguish a fire.
Does fire need water?
No, fire does not need water to exist. In fact, water is commonly used to extinguish fire by cooling the fuel and removing heat. Water can help to put out a fire by suffocating it or by removing one of the elements needed for combustion, which is heat.
How do you use soap to put out a fire?
what the flip flops is wrong with you i have a couple answers, 1) risk burning your hand and hit the fire with the bar of soap to suppress it, or 2) mix the soap with water and dump it on the flames
Do you use cold water to put out a fire?
you can use ANY water to put out a fire. Unless it is -like- water on fire.... Wait a second.... is there such a thing.... I wonder..... true i think because there are volcanoes in water hmmm........
How do you put an engine fire out?
use water
What do fire- fighters use to put out an aircraft fire?
Water and foam
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.
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.
Why to use a fire blanket on a fire in a cooking oil fire?
Because you dont put water on a oil fire or a explosion will happen. This includes a grease fire... Dont put it out with water... If you put a fire blanket over it... It will put it out the safe way E.G. Smuther it.
Why do firefighters use water to put out a house fire?
water is the most practical thing to use
Can you use flour to put out a fire?
No, using flour to put out a fire is not recommended as it can actually make the fire worse by creating a dust explosion. It is safer to use a fire extinguisher or water to extinguish a fire.
What do firefighter use to put out fire?
Water, foam, powdered chemicals like sodium bicarbonate
How can one effectively put out a fire in a fire pit?
To effectively put out a fire in a fire pit, you should first stop adding fuel to the fire. Then, use a fire extinguisher, water, or sand to extinguish the flames. Make sure to pour water or sand over the fire until it is completely out and the embers are cool to the touch. Never leave a fire unattended and always follow safety guidelines.
Should a stove fire be put out with water?
NO, use salt! Unless its a grease fire only use water as a last resort (ie you have no salt and cant blow it out) NEVER USE WATER ON A GREASE FIRE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Why do fire departments always use water to put out fires?
Sometimes they don't. But when they do it's b/c water works, it's available, it's cheap, and it's not polluting.
