A fire extinguisher should be located in the fuel servicing area. It should be housed in a box attached to a nearby post or overhead canopy.
Note: Petroleum fires burn at the surface of the material as it is vaporized by the fire's heat. Applying water causes the flaming liquid to spread over a wider area and vaporize more rapidly, thus intensifying the fire. The best way to put out such a fire is to cut off its air. The "smothering" agents commonly used to do this for petroleum fires are carbon dioxide (CO2) and dry chemical powders. Both are equally effective, but the dry chemical is better for outdoor use because it's not subject to wind. For good all-around fire protection, use an ABC or "all-class" extinguisher.
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