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4 June, 03:35

Explain why covering something with a blanket can put out a fire

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  1. 4 June, 03:37
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    No oxygen

    Explanation:

    when something is covered in a blanket it prevents the fire from being able to have any oxygen
  2. 4 June, 03:40
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    Its called smothering the fire

    Explanation:

    A fire needs three things to burn always: fuel, oxygen, and a heat source. Eventually the heat source will not be an issue, but the oxygen and fuel is. If the fire is small enough throwing a blanket can quite smother it. What happens is it cuts off the oxygen supply the fire needs long enough for it to die out.
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