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Discuss why is the person caught in fire, is covered with a blanket.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Situation**: When a person is caught on fire, immediate action is required to extinguish the flames and prevent further injury. 2. **Covering with a Blanket**: One common method to extinguish flames on a person is to cover them with a blanket. This action serves a critical purpose. 3. **Cutting Off Oxygen Supply**: The primary reason for using a blanket is that it cuts off the supply of oxygen to the flames. Fire requires three elements to sustain itself: fuel, heat, and oxygen (the fire triangle). By covering the person with a blanket, the oxygen supply is restricted. ...
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