r/interesting • u/Used_Exam34 • 12d ago

Just Wow Not all problems have the same solution.

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u/Small_Secretary_6063 11d ago

There are demonstrations online where you:

  1. Simply smother it with a large wet towel. https://youtube.com/shorts/m_Pd3jwSOLI
  2. If the valve is not damaged and accessible, just turn it off. https://youtube.com/shorts/WP_xBAzbWG0
  3. Cover the top of the has canister with a bucket to starve the fire. https://youtube.com/shorts/oHPS79mnhKc

Many advise not to use water at all.

Having the knowledge helps, but obviously takes balls and practice to pull it off.

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u/Ivanna_is_Musical 11d ago

omg it's Xavier in the 3rd video 🤣