Fire is something that we are all afraid of. No one wants to get caught in a firw because it can often be life threatening. Once a fire starts, putting it out is never that simple if you let it grow. The key to controlling fire is catching it very quickly and putting it out as soon as you can. Of course, the way that most people know about is to douse the fire in water. If water is not available, a fire blanket is a good solution. Fire blankets are made from inflammable material. If you have a small fire and another kind of blanket around, you can try covering it with the blanket to smother it, as long as it is not too large. If you have a grease fire in the kitchen, you can throw flour on it to put it out. Never, ever put water on a grease fire because it can explode.