Why a blanket can smother a fire...

From: Dan McCluskey <daniem_at_microsoft.com>
Date: Tue, 29 Dec 1998 14:30:34 -0800

	 However, how to 
	     extinguish a fire ? Putting a linen or something on it should
not be 
	     enough as no air is needed ? Only water or spell could work ?

Covering a fire with Linnen or buriying it with dirt CAN extinguish the fire, as you are exposing it to Darkness. Lack of Air doesn't hurt the fire, it is the darkness summoned by the linen or earth covering -- and everyone knows that darkness and fire are enemies.

danm

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