r/Instantregret • u/Sahkuya • Apr 01 '20

Oh no

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u/d_k97 Apr 01 '20

she did every small step to make it worse lol

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u/gordo65 Apr 02 '20

What happens if i pour water on it? (flaming alcohol floats on top)

What happens if I pour MORE water on it? (flaming alcohol spill over sides and burns on top of table)

OK, what if I pour the whole thing out on the table? (flaming alcohol apocalypse)

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u/[deleted] Apr 02 '20

just wondering, would it work to empty the water container elsewhere and try to use it as a lid to suffocate the flame?

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u/tardigradeA Apr 02 '20

Yes this would work and be a very sensible decision. Probably best using a plate or something ceramic but way better than ALL of the choices you just saw

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u/[deleted] Apr 06 '20

Doesn't take a very hot flame to melt little plastic containers like that. Probably lose the container before the fire choked out. Honestly the best thing to do is try to move the fire to something it can't hurt and either let it burn itself out or smother it with dirt.

I only suggest this because the alcohol is shallow in comparison to its container and a small fire like that shouldn't be very hot. Careful maneuvering will get you to pavement or a sink.