What is the best way to extinguish the fire if a person's clothes catch fire?

throw water on the clothes.

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use a fire extinguisher.

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cover the person with a woolen blanket.

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cover the person with a polythene sheet.

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Solution

The correct option is C cover the person with a woolen blanket.
If a person's clothes catch fire, the best way to extinguish the fire is to cover the person with a woolen blanket. By covering with a blanket, the supply of oxygen is stopped which is a supporter of combustion.

Throwing water on them is not a suitable thing if the fire has been caused due to electricity.

Polythene sheets catch fire, and it will be dangerous.

Fire extinguisher can’t be used as it may cause breathing problems.

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