摘要 |
In accordance with an illustrative embodiment of the present invention, a method of extinguishing an oil well fire includes positioning an elongated tubular member in an upright position over the opening of the well with the lower end of the member engaging the ground to substantially contain the flame to the interior thereof and to shut off the supply of air into its lower end, and forming an earth back-fill around the lower end portion of the tubular member to shut off all supply of air into its interior.
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