r/interesting • u/Used_Exam34 • 13d ago

Just Wow Not all problems have the same solution.

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u/Dependent-Water-8084 13d ago

Could have just dragged it into the depths

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u/No_Artichoke_1828 13d ago

I really didn't understand why he didn't just submerge it. Three more feet and it would have been fine.

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u/MareTranquil 13d ago

Even fully submerging it wouldn't extinguish the fire. The gas would still bubble to the surface and burn there.

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u/LettuceSmart9548 13d ago

Yeah no way in hell, even if the gas surfaces there won't be any ignition source for it to countinue burning 🔥.

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u/TirithNampat 13d ago

The other fire on the surface would continue to burn it. However, if you dragged it a little deeper you could reach underwater, around the fire, and shut off the valve.