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why cannot we use water for the fire at petrol pump? what type temporary arrangement are available there?

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Answered by rashmi0679
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We cannot use water for extinguishing because petrol is a Hydrocarbon and generally contains oils. So rather than reducing a flame you will increase the flames if you throw water at it.  These fires are best extinguished using ABC power fire extinguishers or just sand will extinguish

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