WHY do we put out fire with water? Water, sand, foam, and anything else that puts out a fire cuts off the oxygen to it. The substances thus cover the burning area and stop the chemical process. Besides, water has a high heat capacity and heat of evaporation. It cools the burning material and slows down the release of combustible gases.
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