the fire extinguisher particularly useful on a cooking stove , is formed by a container having a fire extinguishing powder , an explosive charge and a heat sensitive fuse . the fuse actuator the charge for forming an opening in the container through which the powder passes . a screen is located across the opening formed to meter the flow of fire extinguishing powder . a vent is provided to release the pressure in the container resulting form actuation of the explosive charge . a tiltable hanging assembly is provided as well as an extension fuse . for use on a gas stove , a system including an acoustic detector and circuity is provided for turning off the gas upon detection of the sound produced upon actuation of the explosive charge .