* Cool it with water or fire-extinguisher chemicals.


_Ordinary fires_ should be fought by:

--Getting the burning material out of the house (carry it out, or throw
it out of a door or window if you can); or

--Putting out the fire with water, sand, earth or fire-extinguisher
chemicals; or

--Smothering the fire with a rug or blanket, preferably wet.

_Special types of fires_ require special methods:

--If it is an _electrical fire_, be sure to shut off the electricity
first. Then put out the flames with water or anything else available. If
you can't shut off the electricity, don't use water on an electrical
fire.

--If it is an _oil or grease fire_, shut off the supply of whatever is
burning. Then smother the flames with sand, earth, rugs, or other heavy
materials. Don't use water.

--If it is a _gas fire_, shut off the gas supply. Then use water, sand,
or earth to put out whatever is burning.

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