ONLYEARTH on Instagram: "When firefighters try to extinguish a magnesium fire with water, the result is extremely dangerous. Burning magnesium reacts violently with water, splitting it into hydrogen and oxygen. The hydrogen gas ignites instantly, making the fire burn hotter and brighter, sometimes exploding and spraying molten magnesium in all directions. Instead of suppressing the flames, water intensifies the fire, increases the risk of severe burns, eye damage from the blinding white light, a