A new fire-suppression system fights flames with sound waves

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Sonic Fire Tech has developed a technology it says can extinguish fires without causing water damage to homes — using low-frequency sound waves.

Forget water: An Ohio company has found a way to fight fires with sound waves. The technology could extinguish a blaze without drenching your home or business. Each year, there are around 330,000 home fires in the US, resulting in 2,600 civilian deaths. While the number of home fires has halved since 1980, fire fighters today are facing new challenges. Modern homes experience more grease-related fires, with more people cooking with oil than in the past.

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