Question

We can use water as a fire extinguisher for fires involving petrol.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B False

Water cannot be used as a fire extinguisher for fires involving petrol, kerosene or diesel. That's because these substances are lighter than water and so, they float on it and continue burning. Moreover, the water will carry these inflammable substances further, and so, it spreads the fire even more. For such fires, carbon dioxide is a suitable option as it covers the inflammable substances and cuts off the oxygen supply.