Why can't we use water to extinguish a gasoline fire?

Question

It has something to do with density...right?

Answer 1

gas floats on the water and it's the fumes that actually burn

Answer 2

Gasoline safety
Gasoline is one of the most dangerous substances stored in or around the home.

Remember these important safety tips for using gasoline safely:

Only purchase enough for the job at hand; store it in approved containers;
Don’t store it in the house. Keep it in a detached garage or a storage shed;
Never fill up lawnmowers, rototiller or any other piece of machinery when it is hot. Wait for them to cool before filling;
Don’t use gasoline for washing automotive parts. The fumes can ignite from an ignition source that isn’t even close to the area you're working in;
Never use gasoline indoors;
Never use gasoline to start a fire or pour it on a fire that has already been started. The fire can rush back up the stream of gas igniting the container in your hand;
Don’t try to extinguish a gasoline fire with water. The water will only spread the fire.

Answer 3

Gasoline floats on top of water.

Answer 4

Basically it's because the oil (gas) will just float on top of the fire and continue to burn. It's much better to smother it.

Answer 5

water makes it breaths and give it oxygen and makes the fire expand

Answer 6

yes