May one create a barrier of vessels (including water-filled clay jugs that will burst) to stop a fire from spreading on Shabbat?
Synopsis
The Mechaber permits creating barriers of vessels including clay jugs full of water that will burst when the fire reaches them, since indirect extinguishing (gram kibuy) is permitted on Shabbat. The Rema adds this applies specifically in cases of financial loss.
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