best way to put out a camp fire before leaving camp?

[V8Runner]

best way to put out a camp fire before leaving camp?

 

[Randy]

Water till no sizzling is heard, then bury in dirt.

 

[Sam Mills]

It's important to put it out with water before burring it. Many times when buried the fire tends to stay on for a long time underneath the dirt. This can lead to the dirt above getting very hot and if someone steps on it bear footed they are going to have big problems. This is even more important when camping on the beach