Fire Classifications

Fires are classified into groups that correspond with the types of extinguishers best used on them.

The types of fire have been classified into six categories:

Fire Classifications:

Class A

Fires involving combustible materials such as paper, wood, and fabrics

Class B

Fires involving flammable liquids such as petrol and paint

Class C

Fires involving flammable gasses, for example, hydrogen, methane, and butane

Class D

Fires involving burning metals such as magnesium, potassium, or aluminium

Class F

Fires involving fats or cooking oils, such as those used in deep fat fryers

Electrical

Fires caused by electrical equipment

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