Still life - HOW TO MAKE A FIRE EXTINGUISHER Hettrers Cigarehtes WATER SALT SAL- AMMONIAC 2Qts 11Ь! 2lb Dissolve one pound of salt and half a pound of sal- ammoniac in two quarts of water and bottle the liquor in thin glass bottles holding about a quart each. Should a fire break out, dash one or more of the bottles into the flames, and any serious outbreak will probably be averted.