answersLogoWhite

0

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.

User Avatar

Wiki User

12y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

Why does a burning candle get extinguished when covered with a tumbler?

Fire needs oxygen to burn and when the tumbler covers the fire it uses up all the oxygen in the little space quickly and is extinguished.


How can you extinguish burning fire?

with a fire extinguisher


What type of fire is extinguished with a 'Class D' fire extinguisher?

Combustible metals like aluminum or magnesium


You fire extinguisher is labeled b1 what type of fire will be put out with this extinguisher?

It will put out burning fluids.


Can you put fire extinguisher in bed room?

Yes, a bedroom fire could be quickly extinguished if there were a fire extinguisher handy. There is no particular rule that requires an extinguisher in any sleeping area. Check with your local fire code administrators for more ideas about where is the best place to position a fire extinguisher in a residential occupancy.


Is a burning candle a light sources?

a burning candle is a light source due to the fire.


How can a class C fire be extinguished?

A class C fire involves energized electrical equipment. It should not be extinguished using water, as it can conduct electricity and cause electrocution. To extinguish a class C fire, it is recommended to use a dry chemical or carbon dioxide fire extinguisher designed for use on electrical fires.


Which class of fire is best put out with a fire extinguisher?

A controlled fire would be easier to aim at, so a candle.


What is present inside the fire extinguisher which prevents fire from burning?

Sodium chloride


What is the consequences of incorrect use of carbon dioxide extinguisher?

it could possibly reignite after apparently being extinguished successfully.


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.


How To Put Out an airplane Fire?

Air craft is fitted with extinguisher bottle which is operated with press switch in cockpit . It fuses a cartridge electrically and opens the passage. On ground, fire is extinguished with the help of foam extinguisher(cash tender).