Back in my work days we had fire training every year. When fighting a fire with something like spilled gasoline it becomes more dangerous and more deadly. Trying to remember I think you start further back and let the hot air from the fire roll the cloud of extinguisher powder into the flame. Spraying directly onto the gasoline will spread the fire.
It's worth checking with your local fire department for training. You will be surprised not only how quickly a fire can get out of control but also how easy it can be controlled when proper techniques are used.
But bottom line- GET OUT! If the fire is small try to put it out but don't think a 5# fire extinguisher will put out a fire that is burning hotly.
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