If the fire is manageable, you should take steps to extinguish a fire as soon as possible. Preferably, you should do it with the right fire extinguisher, otherwise it might become further aggravated.
Note that contrary to popular belief, not all fires should be simply put out with water.
Grease fires, for example, will become larger all the more if water is poured on it. Instead, check that you’re using a Class B fire extinguisher to put it out.
In case of smaller grease fires, however, pouring baking soda on it should do the trick. Don’t immediately resort to using the fire extinguisher unless absolutely necessary, because it will contaminate the entire kitchen.
In other cases of fire, water should be fine, but also keep in mind that doing so also creates potential water damage. The added weight and pressure from the water could also further lead to structural weakening or collapse.
In such instances, and where possible, sand or dirt may be used instead to put out the fire.
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These are nice to know. I’ll take notes of a couple of these right now.