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Fire needs oxygen from the air just like we do. When water gets poured on it, it suffocates and goes out.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 15y agoFire requires fuel, heat, and oxygen. Water removes the oxygen.
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Does fire need water?
Yes fire does need water to put it out or you could use baking soda to also stop the fire
Is water stronger than fire?
Yes: water is stronger than fire. You can extinguish a conflagration with water, but you can't stop a flood with fire. It's true that fire can make water vapor away, but you need A LOT of fire versus A SMALL amount of water. Plus, even vapor can extinguish fire.
What will happen if you put a paper cup of water at the edge of a campfire the edges of the cup will burn down to the water levels then stop why?
because the water extinguishes the fire.
How can you stop something burning?
extinguisherBy removing the oxygen from the fire by use of fire extinguishers, fire blankets , hose pipe if available even buckets of water DO NOT USE WATER ON FUELS E.G. COOKING OIL, PETROL ETC. Larger fires must be put out by the fire service as fire extinguishers etc are designed for small fires. A very small fire e.g. a bit of paper can even be stamped out if your wearing shoesThrow water on it
Is lightning stronger than fire?
No and water is not stronger than fire. In the case that the water gets frozen the fire can melt it. The water can also put out the fire. But many things of the same substances can start fire with the correct amount of friction.
Why did the water can kill the fire the fire?
water is a liquid can stop fire accident
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 do you stop fire?
water
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.
How do you stop an aeroplane fire?
land in water
Does fire need water?
Yes fire does need water to put it out or you could use baking soda to also stop the fire
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.
Will rifles fire under water?
Yes
How do you stop a bushfire without water?
you have to start a another fire
How to Stop a fire without water?
You get rid of the oxygen supply by smothering the fire with a a blanket or something.
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.
