Water, sand, and carbon dioxide-based fire extinguishers are commonly used, but you’re probably familiar with blowing out a candle using your breath. Counter-intuitively, we also blow on a fire ...

Fire needs oxygen to burn. Carbon dioxide (CO₂) helps put out fires by removing oxygen. It’s quick, clean and commonly used in fire extinguishers. Tap to read in detail.

Crews from Perranporth and Tolvaddon put out the fire using a carbon dioxide extinguisher Firefighters put out an electrical fire at a home in Perranporth on Thursday evening, Cornwall's fire ...

As the winter weather rolls in, plenty of people are looking for the best ways to heat their homes. Many will turn to their ...