A fire blanket is made from a material that does not burn. When thrown over a fire, a fire blanket can extinguish the fire.

Question

How does a fire blanket extinguish a fire?

Responses

A fire blanket provides the oxygen that can reach the fire.
A fire blanket provides the oxygen that can reach the fire.

A fire blanket provides access to fuel.
A fire blanket provides access to fuel.

A fire blanket blocks access to fuel.
A fire blanket blocks access to fuel.

A fire blanket limits the oxygen that can reach the fire.

Answer 1

A fire blanket extinguishes a fire by limiting the oxygen that can reach the fire. When the blanket is placed over the flames, it suffocates the fire by creating a barrier that cuts off the oxygen supply, which is essential for combustion. Thus, the correct response is:

A fire blanket limits the oxygen that can reach the fire.