Explain how CO2 (Carbon dioxide) is able to control fires.
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Explain how CO2 (Carbon dioxide) is able to control fires.
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Carbon dioxide extinguishes work by displacing oxygen, or taking away the oxygen element of the fire triangle. The carbon dioxide is also very cold as it comes out of the extinguisher, so it cools the fuel as well.