Answer to Question #127412 in General Chemistry for Curtis Dessources

Question

How can a towel put out a fire

Answer 1

Smother the pan with a wet rag or towel.

If you don't have a pan lid nearby, you can use a wet rag or towel to smother the fire. If you choose this method, make sure your rag is damp, not soaking wet, and also make sure the cloth is thick enough so it won't catch on fire too.