System for extinguishing a fire in a volume for delivery from a distance

A system for extinguishing a fire in a volume, system comprising:

• a fire extinguishing device for delivery from a distance into communication with the volume, wherein said device includes a composition which includes:
• (1) a first reactant;
• and
• (2) a second reactant;
• where said composition is activated so as to cause said first reactant and said second reactant to react with each other to create solid particulate products having a diameter of about one micron or less such that, when said products come in contact with the fire, said products chemically inhibit chain reactions of the fire and bring about the extinguishing of the fire;
• wherein said device includes a convoluted path through which said products are made to travel, said path serving as a flame arrestor, said path being defined by a plurality of metal protrusions.