Methods of Extinguishing a Fire
How is fire extinguished?
The following methods are the ways that fires are extinguished depending on the source of the fire and the type of fire extinguisher used.
Starvation:
By removing the fuel we starve the fire, disconnect the mains supply, disconnect the battery etc
Smothering:
By smothering the fire we remove the oxygen, cover with a fire blanket, foam application covering the surface.
Cooling:
By damping down with water, foam or wet chemical fire extinguisher.
Chemical interference:
By disrupting the combustion process, using a dry powder extinguisher.
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