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title: Siman 278 – Permission to extinguish
description: "גChelek 3 1. A person who is afraid of armed robbers, killing him is allowed to put out a flame on Shabbos. But if they will only rob, it is forbidden to extinguish. (MB - ShaH 1) ## Key **ShA**…"
url: "https://mishnaberurasummaries.com/docs/siman-278/"
updated: "2026-09-29"
category: Mitzvos of Shabbos
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# Siman 278 – Permission to extinguish

גChelek 3

1. A person who is afraid of armed robbers, killing him is allowed to put out a flame on Shabbos. But if they will only rob, it is forbidden to extinguish. (MB  - ShaH 1)

## Key

**ShA**
 : Shulchan Aruch

**MB**
 : Mishna Berura

**ShaH**
 : Shaar Hatsiun

**ShaT**
 : Shaaray Teshuva

**BeH**
 : Beur Halacha

**BaH**
 : Baer Haytayv

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