quench a fire
quench flames

Shall we quench a fire by heaping fuel upon it?

"A seventh charm I know: I can quench a fire simply by looking at it.

Each wagon has a fire detection and extinguishing system, with sensing of ions or ultraviolet radiation, smoke and gases that can trigger halon gas to quench a fire.

Thus, Creo Ignem spells create fire (or light, or warmth); a Perdo Ignem spell may quench a fire, create darkness, or drop the temperature in a room.

At Varna he succeeded in quenching a fire which threatened the French small-arm ammunition stores, and received the thanks of Marshal St Arnaud, who recommended him for the Legion of Honour.

Then she whispered him: "By the Lord, thou hast quenched a fire which tortured me and now, by Allah, O my little dark-haired darling, take me to thee and press me to thy bosom!"