There are several kinds of fires, and each can be handled differently. Grease, for example, tends to be one of the most common causes of fire in a home. A grease fire occurs during cooking where the grease from the pan will ignite by the heat in the oven. Once the fire has begun, people believe they can quickly put the fire out, and yet they do not know what to do. The best thing to do in case of an oven fire is to leave the door closed and turn it off. Call 911 and let the fire department take care of it. Otherwise, use an ABC fire extinguisher.
Instructions
1. Determine the cause of the fire or the type of fire. There are several things that can cause a fire, and in order to know what to use or what not to use, you should recognize the cause. Several reasons for a fire could be an electrical cause, liquid fire (gasoline or grease), or organic fire (paper, wood, carpet).
2. Use a blanket. This will be a safety blanket which is a cloth made of fiber. In cases of a liquid, electric, or an organic fire, using a blanket can help to smother the fire out. This is particular best for a very small fire.
3. Throw water on the fire. This is best for an organic fire. Do not try using water for a liquid fire. Throwing water on gas or grease will only enhance the problem.
4. Use an ABC fire extinguisher for best results. An ABC fire extinguisher can be used to put all of these types of fires. Otherwise, you will need to buy three separate kinds and know which one to use for the type of fire you have. You must aim at the base of the fire in order to eliminate what originally caused the fire.
5. Call the fire department for large fires. If your house is up in flames, for example, you will need to get out of your home and call the fire department using a neighbor's phone.
