Question

Why does water extinguish fires?

Answer 1

it gives out oxygen which supports combustion

Answer 2

doesn't combustion create fire?

Answer 3

it gives enough hydrogen to stop the combustion..

Answer 4

how does hydrogen stop combustion?

Answer 5

yes, it creates fire..thats why they are used only in class A fires....

Answer 6

its not hydrogen which stops it, its the air pressurized water

Answer 7

if oxygen creates fire...how does water extinguish fire?

Answer 8

carbon dioxide too...

Answer 9

for some odd reason..oxygen seems to extinguish fire

Answer 10

ok fine.. just guessing!! :D

Answer 11

its not oxygen, the air is used as the propellant and water is just expellant

Answer 12

see, if you normally pour water, it may increase fire...you have to use pressurized air which does the job

Answer 13

carbon dioxide does not supprt combustion....it is used for higher degree fires such as in industries

Answer 14

Okay so is it clear?

Answer 15

indeed