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You get rid of the oxygen supply by smothering the fire with a a blanket or something.

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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 should you not use the safety shower to put off the fire on the clothing?

Using a safety shower to put out a fire on clothing can actually spread the flames due to the water helping the fire to grow. Instead, one should stop, drop, and roll to smother the flames or use a fire blanket to extinguish the fire without further fueling it.


What part of the fire triangle is removed when trees are cut down to stop fire spreading?

it depends on the amount of water and size of fire. small amount of water would take the heat out of fire by cooling, steam absorbs the heat. a large amount of water doused on fire would smother taking the oxygen out of fire.


How do you stop your sim from burning when it is on fire?

To stop a Sim from burning when they are on fire, click on them and select "Extinguish" or instruct them to "Stop, Drop, and Roll." Additionally, you can have another Sim extinguish the fire by clicking on the Sim on fire and selecting "Extinguish." If you have a fire alarm in the building, it will automatically call the fire department to put out the fire.


How should you put out your bonfire without water?

To put out a bonfire without water, you can use a fire extinguisher, sand, or dirt to smother the flames. Spread the extinguishing material over the fire until it is completely covered and no flames are visible. Make sure to keep an eye on the area to prevent any reignition.

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How do you stop a bushfire without water?

you have to start a another fire


Why did the water can kill the fire the fire?

water is a liquid can stop fire accident


Where should fire doors be positioned?

you use fire doors for when there is fire . fire door is for stop a smoke and fire for a few minuts for get people out and firer man to come and stop fire by water for stop fire not become bigger.


Why does fire stop under water?

Fire stops under water because water deprives the fire of oxygen, which is essential for combustion. Without oxygen, the chemical reaction that sustains the fire cannot continue, causing the flames to be extinguished.


How do you stop an aeroplane fire?

land in water


How do you stop fire?

To stop a fire, you can use a fire extinguisher, water, or a fire blanket. Make sure to follow proper safety procedures and aim at the base of the flames to smother the fire. If the fire is too large to handle, evacuate and call emergency services.


Why does fire stop if water is poured on it?

Fire needs oxygen to continue burning. Water cuts of the supply of oxygen and hence the fire stops.


Why is fire more important than water?

Well, it is not. You CAN live without fire in most situations. You cannot live without water in ANY situation.


How does a fire hose stop a fire?

A fire hose is used to stop a fire by its ability to transfer water. The hose will deliver water from a source through a nozzle and onto the flames. We typically find a hose connected to a pump, which provides water under pressure. The hose will deliver that pressurized water to the nozzle, and a firefighter can direct the stream as needed.


How does water goes through water?

if the fire gets too thick it just floats in water and doesn't stop until the fire gets to the bottom of where ever the water ends.


What do you do if you catch on fire?

Stop, Drop & Roll. Or if your by a source of water, jump in it.


How fire pump work?

when there is a fire the fire engine pulls up and hopefully connects a hose to a fire hydrant and that brings water into the engine. The fire engine then pumps the water from the hydrant to the engine and finally to the hoses and they help pump water up to the hose to stop a fire.