with a fire extinguisher
Foam, dry powder or CO2 gas- a Class B extinguisher
It will put out burning fluids.
foam fire extinguisher or a fire retardant spray
Sodium chloride
fire is removed and small pieces of fire petrol are covered with the fire extinguisher.
Like any other fire, a burning candle requires fuel, heat, oxygen and a chemical reaction. If you use a fire extinguisher, it typically removes the heat or oxygen from the process, thus stopping the fire.
Burning liquid fires require a U.L. Class B fire extinguisher, or ABC, or BC.
A burning box of wood or paper would require a type A extinguisher.
ABC, BC or C. It is often best to disconnect the electrical power and use an extinguisher appropriate for whatever type of fuel happens to be burning (A or B). Do NOT use a water-type A fire extinguisher on an energized electrical fire.
type B
Burning liquids- grease, gasoline, etc.