Eli5 – does boiling water work as efficiently to put out a fire as cold water or even room temp water?

Question

Or does the molecular structure change in a certain way once heated, and in turn can steam put out a fire.

In: Chemistry

Answer 1

Despite what others say it would obviously qork a little worse but still work. Its still cutting off oxygen, and sure its taking some heat away but for the most part boiling water is only taking out one leg of fire triangle rather than two. (Heat, Fuel, Oxygen)