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Water in a very fine mist from above, as only professional firefighters are able to do, will help cool the fire, but 'hosing' it will only spread the fire
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 9y agoYou would use a Class B dry chemical fire extinguisher. Never, ever use water.
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What should be used to put off petrol fire?
foam fire extinguisher or a fire retardant spray
You fire extinguisher is labeled b1 what type of fire will be put out with this extinguisher?
It will put out burning fluids.
What type of fire will a B-you fire extinguisher put out?
Liquid
What type of fire will B-1 fire extinguisher put out?
A type b extinguisher puts out a class B fire, i.e., flammable/combustible liquids and gases.
A fire extinguisher is labeled B-I. What type of fire will be put out by this extinguisher?
Burning liquids such as gasoline, kerosene, paint, acetone, and so on.
What does a fire extinguisher put out is it fire or wind?
Extinguish means "put out", so a fire extinguisher puts out fire.
What can put out fire?
a fire extinguisher can put out a fire
Can using the wrong type of fire extinguisher be life threatening?
Yes. Depending on the type of fire and the type of extinguisher, you may simply spread the fire (which is bad enough) or you might actually cause more damage (trying to put out a sodium fire with a water based extinguisher, for example).
Why can't you put out a fire with a foam extinguisher?
Well, you CAN- depending on the type of fire.
Would shooting a fire extinguisher put out a fire?
No. Depending upon the type of fire, there are other ways. For instance, a brush fire can be put out with dirt or water, but is generally put out by removing the fuel. An electrical fire might be put out by simply turning off the electricity. A fire extinguisher contains water or other chemicals and you can certainly apply water or chemicals to a fire without having them come out of an extinguisher.
Can carbon dioxide put flames out?
yes and it is used in CO2 type fire extinguisher.
What can be used to put out a fire?
Fire extinguisher
