What reaction takes place in the fire extinguisher?

In a fire extinguisher, the primary reaction involves the release of a chemical agent that disrupts the combustion process. For example, in a CO2 extinguisher, carbon dioxide is released, which displaces oxygen around the fire, effectively suffocating it. In foam and dry chemical extinguishers, the agents can form a barrier that prevents oxygen from reaching the fuel or interrupt the chemical reactions involved in combustion. These reactions help to extinguish the fire by removing one or more of the elements of the fire triangle: heat, fuel, or oxygen.