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Topic: Road accidents and first aid · Nº 428 / 626

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Su vehículo se incendia y no tiene extintor. ¿Cómo debe apagarlo?

Your vehicle catches fire and you have no fire extinguisher. How should you put it out?

  • ACon tierra.With earth.
  • BCon aire.With air.
  • CCon agua.With water.
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Correct answer

  • ACon tierra.With earth.
Explanation

Without an extinguisher, the fire is smothered by throwing earth, sand or a blanket over it, because this cuts off its oxygen. Water does not work on fuel fires: petrol or diesel floats on it and the fire spreads. Blowing air on it fans the flames.

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