sammutusaine
Sammutusaine is a Finnish term that translates to "extinguishing agent" or "fire extinguishing agent" in English. It refers to any substance used to extinguish or control a fire. These agents work by interrupting the chemical or physical process of combustion, typically by removing one or more elements of the fire triangle: heat, fuel, or oxygen.
There are various types of extinguishing agents, each suited for different classes of fire. Water is a
The selection of an appropriate sammutusaine is critical for effective fire suppression and to prevent exacerbating