Question

why do we use blankets to extinguish fire?

Answer 1

because it cuts off the direct connection between oxygen and fire.....which makes it stop

Answer 2

These nonflammable blankets are helpful in temperatures up to 900 degrees and are useful in smotheringfires by not allowing any oxygen to thefire. Due to its simplicity, a fire blanketmay be more helpful for someone who is inexperienced with fireextinguishers.