Question

Why can't we use water to put off the fire at petrol pump and what kind of arrangements are available to extinguish fire at petrol pump?

Answer 1

we can't use water to put off the fire at petrol pump because petrol or any oil is lighter than water that's why oil Flowed on it no mix that's why water not able to reduce the temperature and not able to be in contact of water that's why water is can't able to do sooo.........


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other arregement is to sand put sand on it

Answer 2

Answer:

Water should not be used to putoff fire when burning of petrol because water contains oxygen and oxygen will make the fire more and more continous and brighter and it will be difficult to putoff the fire.

For fires involving electrical equipment and inflammable materials like petrol, carbon dioxide (CO2) is the best extinguisher. CO2, being heavier than oxygen, covers the fire like a blanket. Since the contact between the fuel and oxygen is cut off, the fire is controlled.