No! In fact it will make it much worse by spreading the liquid around.
Baking soda can extinguish small grease fires, electrical fires, and flammable liquid fires. It works by releasing carbon dioxide gas, which helps smother the flames.
If water was flammable, why would firefighters pour it on burning houses? Come in , even a toddler knows the water and fire are opposites and water outs fire out.
Its any fire which involves a liquid substance that can cat light i.e petrol fires are liquid fires, as is over heated cooking oil. This would be fires where the use of water to fight them would prove more damgerous as the pressure of the injected water could and does splash the ignited fired liquid over other distances and this causes more fires to fight.It these styles of fire co2 gas and or foam is normally used - in a kitching cooking oil fire a fire blanket can be used to starve the fire of oxygen.
No, it is not. Because hydrogen is flammable, it will burn in contact of the fire, instead of extinguishing it. So, generally the gas used for extinguishing fire is Carbon dioxide, which is neither flammable nor supports combustion
No, flour should not be used to extinguish fires as it can actually make the fire worse by creating a dust explosion. It is safer to use a fire extinguisher or water to put out a fire.
Baking soda can extinguish small grease fires, electrical fires, and flammable liquid fires. It works by releasing carbon dioxide gas, which helps smother the flames.
If water was flammable, why would firefighters pour it on burning houses? Come in , even a toddler knows the water and fire are opposites and water outs fire out.
The CO2 or the dry Chemicals can be used to extinguish Liquid Fire, though other extinguishes can be used like halogen extinguishers, BUT the halogen is doesn't help as much as it harms, because it causes a toxic gas, and there is Foam extinguishers they come handy too.
Water can safely extinguish Class A fires, which involve ordinary combustible materials such as wood, paper, and cloth. These fires typically produce ash and do not involve flammable liquids or gases. However, water should never be used on Class B (flammable liquids) or Class C (electrical) fires, as it can exacerbate the situation or create electrical hazards. Always assess the type of fire before attempting to extinguish it.
Its any fire which involves a liquid substance that can cat light i.e petrol fires are liquid fires, as is over heated cooking oil. This would be fires where the use of water to fight them would prove more damgerous as the pressure of the injected water could and does splash the ignited fired liquid over other distances and this causes more fires to fight.It these styles of fire co2 gas and or foam is normally used - in a kitching cooking oil fire a fire blanket can be used to starve the fire of oxygen.
Water should not be used on fires involving flammable liquids, as it can cause the liquid to spread and the fire to intensify. Instead, fire extinguishers that are specifically designed for flammable liquid fires, such as dry chemical or carbon dioxide extinguishers, should be used.
Fires involving flammable liquids (Class B fires), such as gasoline or oil, should not be extinguished with water, as it can spread the flames. Electrical fires (Class C) are also dangerous to extinguish with water due to the risk of electrocution. Additionally, fires involving reactive metals like sodium or potassium (Class D fires) can react violently with water, making it ineffective and hazardous.
Oxygen is not flammable, but it supports the combustion of flammable substances. Fire is just a reaction between oxygen and some flammable substance. Hydrogen is extremely flammable and will burn violently in air to form water vapor. Water is completely non flammable and is often used to extinguish fires.
Certainly not ! Class B fires include petrol/oil fires as well as grease (chip pan) fires. Using a water extinguisher will not extinguish these types of fires because - since the flammable substance will float on water - it simply heats the applied water, turning it to steam - resulting in an explosive 'cloud' of burning vapour.
A 12B fire extinguisher is specifically designed to combat flammable liquid fires, such as those involving gasoline, oil, and other petroleum products. The "12B" rating indicates its effectiveness against Class B fires, with the number denoting the amount of flammable liquid it can extinguish. These extinguishers typically use foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide as the extinguishing agent. It's essential for environments where flammable liquids are present, such as garages and industrial settings.
The same way we do, they use water.
A 4A40BC fire extinguisher has a capacity rating that indicates it can effectively extinguish Class A fires (ordinary combustibles like wood and paper) equivalent to 4 gallons of water, and it is also rated for Class B (flammable liquids) and Class C (electrical) fires. The "40" in the rating signifies its effectiveness against Class B fires, specifically that it can handle flammable liquid fires equivalent to a 40 square-foot area. This type of extinguisher is versatile and suitable for various fire hazards commonly found in commercial and industrial settings.