Is it possible to put out a fire with gasoline?

Sure it is if the fire is small enough in terms of the heat that it generates. A match is an excellent example of a small fire which generates a minimal amount of BTU's. read more

Gasoline is highly reactive with heat and oxygen, but if there is no oxygen, and the heat is insufficient to start the reaction, then it would put out a fire, instead of fueling it. Of course, this is all theoretical. read more

It will not only not put out the fire, but it will feed it, makeing it less able to be put out by water. 89 Views · View Upvoters Dan Cook, Volunteer, paid call, and career firefighter 1964-2006, 32 years career. read more

Ventilate the area to let out the gases. Call the Fire Department to have the area pipes checked for further hazards. Then call the gas company. If there is a gas fire, it may be better to let the gas burn rather than extinguish the fire, which would let the gas fill the room or house creating the potential for an explosion. read more