What element of the fire triangle do fire blankets remove?
A) Fuel
B) Oxygen
C) Heat
D) Smoke
Correct Answer:
B) Oxygen
Explanation:
Fire blankets are designed to smother fires by removing the oxygen element of the fire triangle. By covering a fire with a fire blanket, oxygen supply to the flames is cut off, which helps in extinguishing the fire. Options A, C, and D represent other elements of the fire triangle: fuel, heat, and smoke, respectively.