How do you mix soda with the soda in the can ?
Never use water on an electrical fire or near an electrical appliance.( I really hope you turned the stove off before throwing water all over it) Yes you can use BAKING SODA. That would have been the best option. You should buy yourself a fire blanket to keep in the kitchen!
I keep a box of baking soda in the fridge right next to my stove and I keep a fire extinguisher hanging on the wall in my kitchen. Just start sprinkling the Baking soda on the fire. Shut off the burner. The baking soda works good in the fridge too. It absorbs the smells from inside the fridge. It's a good idea to know how to shut off your power from the main power box. Learn which breaker goes to stove. Some power boxes are already marked. You should also learn where to shut your water and gas off. You never know when you will have an emergency. Be Prepared.
Generally, when any Electric Appliance catches fire, the electric power supply should be put off completely. Then, perhaps, water can be used to safely extinguish the fire. Otherwise, as suggested by other people here, flour maybe a good idea. Then there is always the smal extinguisher that can be bought at the store, which deals with such fires that are caused electric aplliances. It is best to consult them regarding the latest products available to deal with such type of fires. Usually the powder type extinguisher (2 Kg) should be ideal.
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baking soda will put it out, a regular box should be enough for a fire like that. turning off the burner and switching to another one would have prevented the fire, but if you didn't clean off the margarine before using it again the fire would have happened anyway. you should get a small, disposable Halon extinguisher for the kitchen regardless of how many times you might spill margarine! they work well for all sorts of fires.
