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there is a specle fire extinguisher that is for elecrical fires ... DONT USE WATER
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What type of fires can be put out safely with water?
The large majority of fires can be put out safely with water. The exceptions are electrical, grease, or some super heated metals.
What should you put on a fire?
You should put different things on a fire depending on what is causing the fire. Water is good for fires with nonmetallic combustible sources such as paper or wood. For electrical, grease, or metallic fires you will need fire extinguishers made for those types of fires.
What type of fire should not be extinguished with water?
Electrical fires should not be extinguished with water, as it can conduct electricity and increase the risk of electrocution. Instead, electrical fires should be put out using a Class C fire extinguisher or by cutting off the power source if safe to do so.
What type of fire can be put out safely with?
The large majority of fires can be put out safely with water. The exceptions are electrical, grease, or some super heated metals.
Can a fire blanket be used on electrical fires?
Yes and No! Electrical fires are not really fires, the electrical sparks cause the ignition of the combustibles around it. Thos fires can have a blanket used in their extinguishment. The power source needs to be removed to stop the sparking.
What type of water can be put out safely with water?
The large majority of fires can be put out safely with water. The exceptions are electrical, grease, or some super heated metals.
What kind of fire extinguisher should be used for electrical fires"?
A Class C fire extinguisher should be used for electrical fires.
Are power lines sparking a common cause of electrical fires?
Yes, power lines sparking can be a common cause of electrical fires.
What is a class e fire?
Well a class e fire would be an electrical fire, electrical fires are fires involving potentially energized electrical equipment in Australia. In the U.S. we categorize electrical fires class c.
How many electrical fires are there a year?
According to the USFA, during a typical year, home electrical problems account for 26,100 fires and $1 billion in property losses. About half of all residential electrical fires involve electrical wiring.
Do firefighters put out fires?
Firefighter's job is to put out fires and to rescue people.
What sorts of fires should not be put out using water?
We must know that electrical fires and fires fueled by burning liquids should not be fought with water. Some burning metals should not be fought with water, too.
