Everyday fires in your home can start in an instant, whether it\u2019s from hot oil or frayed electrical wires. Naturally, you might panic to find a way to put it out and come across your fish tank, open and ready to scoop water from.<\/p>\n

Can water from a fish tank stop a fire? Yes, but it shouldn\u2019t be your first choice. Certain kinds of fires are worsened by water, so unless you know exactly where the fire started, call the fire department to extinguish the fire as quickly as possible to save the lives of your family and your fish.<\/strong><\/p>\n

To understand how a fish tank\u2019s water could put out a fire, you need to understand the different kinds of fire and how they should be handled.<\/p>\n

Types of Fires and Their Sources<\/h2>\n

The biggest factor in whether water from a fish tank can stop a fire is the source of the fire. Sometimes it\u2019s easy to know where it came from. For instance, you might knock over a candle or see sparks flying out of your wall. But other times, you might wake up in the middle of the night to a room full of smoke.<\/p>\n

Fires are split into categories based on their cause and what can be used to extinguish them. Let take a closer look at those classes:<\/p>\n