You can put out a chip pan fire by putting a damp cloth over the pan. Explain why this works.

Placing a damp towel on the chip pan fire will stop the oxygen from getting to flames, so the fire will smother out.

Answered by Snowie | 2024-06-10

Putting a damp cloth over a chip pan fire works by blocking the oxygen that the fire needs to continue burning. This action smothers the fire, causing it to go out as the oxygen supply is cut off. The dampness helps cool the area while preventing the cloth itself from catching fire.
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Answered by Snowie | 2024-10-01