How do fire extinguishers work?

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Like, I get that they use chemicals or something to stop fires, but how?

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There are a few different types, for different types of fire (general, electrical, grease, etc.) but by and large I believe they work by reacting with oxygen so the fire cannot use it and goes out – fire needs both fuel and oxygen to burn.

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