Different Types of Fires

4/18/2022 (Permalink)

There are five different types of fires, each designated by a letter.

Type A: The most common type of fire, Class A fires have combustibles that include paper, wood, cloth, plastic, trash and other ordinary materials that may be found in any home or business.

Type B: Fires caused by flammable liquids are considered Class B fires. These flammable liquids include gasoline, paint and oil. A Class B fire may also include combustibles such as propane or butane, which are flammable gases.

Type C: Electrical fires are Class C fires and include fires that originate from outlets, wires and other electrical components.

Type D: Any fire caused by combustible metals such as magnesium, sodium, aluminum and potassium, also known as chemical fires, are Class D.

Type K: Combustibles such as cooking oils, grease and fats are Class K fires.

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