The Fire Science Schools blog has this article, well worth a read for cruising boaters:
In the event of a fire, there are various household items and natural resources that can put out flames and keep them from spreading. Depending on the type and size of the fire, some extinguishers may work better than others. For the slow burning campfires and grill fires, natural outdoor extinguishers can be used. Whereas, quick burning, indoor fires need to be extinguished right away with a reliable extinguisher. For highly combustible and quick spreading fires, always exit the house or building and call your local fire department. Here are just a few of the many household fire extinguishers you can use in an emergency fire:
- Fire Extinguisher
- Water
- Baking Soda
- Pan Lids
- Salt
- Soil
- Sand
- Beer
- Urine
- Blankets, Rugs, Towels
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Don’t know about #9 on your list. I mean, burns from radiated heat are extremely painful.