Fire blankets are often more effective for most people than a fire extinguisher when faced with a fire. Fire blankets deprive a small fire of oxygen by smothering it. In order to do this, fire blankets are made from fire resistant materials, such as wool or fiberglass. They may also be chemically treated to increase the fire resistance.

Fire blankets are often more effective for most people than a fire extinguisher when faced with a fire. Fire blankets deprive a small fire of oxygen by smothering it. In order to do this, fire blankets are made from fire resistant materials, such as wool or fiberglass. They may also be chemically treated to increase the fire resistance.