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To: Ish who wrote (492972)6/28/2012 8:03:56 AM
From: unclewest1 Recommendation  Read Replies (1) of 793677
 
No.

Explosives create much heat too. When detonated in the open they often ignite fires.

They are used in well fires. The difference is well fires usually occur in a confined space and can be snuffed out by concussion and , as you wrote, getting rid of the oxygen.

I don't think the explosive used in well fires actually removes enough of the oxygen, likely a lot of thermite is added to those charges.
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