Correct as they may not displace enough O2 to put the fire out-causing it to reignite.
Extinguish means "put out", so a fire extinguisher puts out fire.
a fire extinguisher can put out a fire
It will put out burning fluids.
Fire extinguisher
A shoe factory is likely to have Class B hazards requiring an ABC or BC type of fire extinguisher.
Burning liquid fires require a U.L. Class B fire extinguisher, or ABC, or BC.
ABC, BC or C. It is often best to disconnect the electrical power and use an extinguisher appropriate for whatever type of fuel happens to be burning (A or B). Do NOT use a water-type A fire extinguisher on an energized electrical fire.
Put it out with a fire extinguisher.
Liquid
Get a fire extinguisher! Or get LOTS of water!
To put out a fire...