What should not be used to extinguish a motor vehicle fuel fire?
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When a motor vehicle fuel fire occurs, water should not be used for extinguishing. Below are relevant details about fuel fires: 1. Reason: Water cannot be used to extinguish a motor vehicle fuel fire because fuel is lighter than water. When water comes into contact with fuel, instead of covering the fuel, it carries the fuel and spreads it around, thereby expanding the fire. Carbon dioxide fire extinguishers are also not suitable for extinguishing the fire because it is not an enclosed space. 2. Precautions: When a car engine catches fire, the driver should quickly stop the vehicle, allow passengers to open the doors and exit, then cut off the power supply, take out the onboard fire extinguisher, and aim directly at the base of the flames to spray vigorously and extinguish the fire.