Abstract: Disclosed is a system for extinguishing fires that uses a plurality of projectiles, which may be delivered to a fire from a safe distance. Each of the projectiles includes a shell that encapsulates a fire extinguishing agent. The shell may be designed to break apart on impact and/or when subjected to high temperatures. The fire extinguishing agent may include dry chemicals, powders, and the like. Also disclosed is a delivery device that propels a plurality of projectiles, like bullets from a gun, or like a stream of objects from a canister. By encapsulating the fire extinguishing agent within a shell, the projectiles may be more accurately and precisely directed to a fuel source of a fire, thereby extinguishing the fire more efficiently and with less collateral damage than in related art solutions.