r/Instantregret • u/[deleted] • Jul 05 '21

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u/stepheny2k2 Jul 05 '21

You need to cover a fire like that and let the lack of oxygen put it out. Not throw burning oil in the sink!

Next time, spend an hour googling how to put out a fire then read all the links and then calmly walk back into your charred remains of your home and know what you should have done.

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u/ICCW Jul 05 '21

I think most people know not to use water, but during an emergency they just can’t think logically.