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For a fire to burn, all the following elements must be present: heat, fuel and oxygen.
A fire blanket is used to completely surround a burning object or is placed over it sealing the item closely to a solid surface. Either way, the fire blanket works by cutting off the oxygen supply to the fire, putting it out.
When using a fire blanket, it is important to protect the hands. The picture below shows the correct procedure, in which the blanket is folded over the hands to protect them from the heat while it is being applied.
In the home, you should at least have a fire blanket in the kitchen. Fire extinguishers cannot be used on any flame, and must certainly not be used on a burning pan containing fat. The fire blanket is the safest fire control method to have in your kitchen. It can be safely used to smother a pan-fire or to wrap around a person whose clothing is on fire.
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