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Can water help fire stay lit?
No, water can extinguish a fire by reducing its temperature and smothering the flames by cutting off the oxygen supply. Water is commonly used as a firefighting tool to help put out fires.
What was the largest forest fire in the US?
As of 2021, the largest forest fire in U.S. history was the Great Fire of 1910, also known as the "Big Burn." It burned over 3 million acres in Idaho, Montana, and Washington, and resulted in the deaths of 87 people.
What Safety measures are taken to extinguish different types of fires?
For a grease fire, use a fire extinguisher specifically labeled for grease fires or smother the fire by placing a metal lid over the pan. For an electrical fire, turn off the power source if safe to do so and use a Class C fire extinguisher. For a wood or paper fire, use a Class A fire extinguisher or water to extinguish the flames.
How does a forest fire affect people?
Forest fires have many effects on people, both direct and indirect. Usually, when forest fires spread they threaten to spread to nearby towns, which can burn them down. Fires also give off a lot of carbon monoxide, which can later cause acid rain. Forest fires also destroy animal's natural habitats, which kills animals and disrupts the food chain, which may later have an effect on people. Forest fires also can destroy tree farms, which are valuable sources of lumber and paper for people. Lastly, forest fires destroy the beautiful natural wilderness, so later no people can enjoy the beauty of nature! :'(
Why sand bucket is used to control class C fire?
A sand bucket is used to control a class C fire because it can smother the fire by cutting off the oxygen supply. The sand acts as a non-conductive material that can help to absorb heat and prevent the fire from spreading. This method is effective for electrical fires, which are commonly classified as class C fires.
How forest fires help people?
Forest fires help people because they give off nutrients to the plants that we eat. If the forest fire lasts too long the plants will die.
How are forest fires put off?
By the anti-fire solutions. Also by using many firemen using water from a nearby river. Dont forget the helicopters that "scoop" up water from the rivers and drop water into the Forest fire.
Can fused dynamite detonate unfused dynamite?
Yes, if fused dynamite detonates near unfused dynamite, the explosion can cause the unfused dynamite to detonate as well. The shock wave produced by the explosion can trigger a sympathetic detonation in nearby explosive materials. It is important to handle and store all explosive materials with caution to prevent accidental detonations.
What should be used to put off petrol fire?
foam fire extinguisher or a fire retardant spray
What is a 'fire break' in a forest?
Its a gap through Trees to stop a wild fire from spreading, by cutting off the fuel so it cant spread. E.g the Rockey point trail.
Why is fire natural?
Fires are man made and natural. Sometimes we create fires ourselves and there are forest fires as the suns heat alone sets off an inferno and the fire spreads.
Door buzzer wont turn off?
Smash it with a hammer - or ... DYNAMITE!
What is a sentence with explosion?
The explosion occurred when he accidentally set off the dynamite.
Carbon dioxide is used for putting out fire-give reason?
2 reasons why carbon dioxide is used in putting fire off
Is nitroglycerin the same as nitroglycerine?
Nitroglycerin is the explosive component of dynamite but it is not in its pure form in dynamite: it is stabilized in a clay-like substance. Pure nitroglycerin is to unstable to be stored or transported for everyday used. It is very easy to set off accidentally, hence the need to be stabilized.
How can flour be used to extinguish a fire?
Flour can be used to extinguish a fire by smothering it. When flour is thrown onto a fire, it cuts off the oxygen supply, which is necessary for the fire to burn. This suffocates the flames and helps to put out the fire.
When was Hands off our Forest created?
Hands off our Forest was created in 2010.
