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If you are not a firefighter trying to put it out:
•Have 1 person call in the emergency.
•Evacuate the building
•Use a type C fire extenguisher if you need to put out any flames to evacuate.
If you are:
•Disconnect power supply, or have Power Company do so.
•After all power is shut down it should be safe to use water. Or even use a type C extenguisher.
What else can I help you with?
What class fire extinguisher would put a hairdryer out?
Assuming the fire is caused by an electrical problem, you would need a class c extinguisher.
Why is class c is for putting out electrical fires?
An electrical fire is a class "C" fire. A Class "C" fire is actually a class "A" or "B" fire that is caused by electrical current.
What causes an electrical fire in an automobile?
An electrical fire in an automobile is usually caused by a short circuit. For example, If there are exposed wires somewhere, touching metal, that could start a fire.
What is a electrical fire?
A non-electrical fire would be one involving combustibles or fuels but does not involve energized equipment.
What is a non electrical fire?
A non-electrical fire would be one involving combustibles or fuels but does not involve energized equipment.
What would be something you would need to douse?
Fire
What sort of household fire would you not put out with water?
Grease & Electrical
What are the different types of fires?
Class A/Ordinary Combustibles (wood, paper) Class B/Flammible Liquids (gasoline, diesel) Class C/Electrical Fire (Downed Power line starting a power pole on fire) Class D/Combustible Metals Class K/Cooking oil
Is lightning made out of fire?
No, lightning is not made out of fire. Lightning is an electrical discharge that occurs during a thunderstorm, caused by the buildup and release of electric charge in the atmosphere. It is extremely hot and can cause things to catch fire, but it is not fire itself.
What would happen if a water extinguiser wear used on an electrical fire?
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How would a 1995 Chevy blazer catch fire?
Electrical, they're notorious for it.
What are the 2 most important points when fighting a fire?
* Raise the alarm immediately to alert everyone else of the danger * Never try and tackle the fire on your own, and do not try and tackle it at all if it is not possible to do so. * Make sure you are safe after raising the alarm. * Call 999 (UK) or 911 (America) for the fire service * Use the correct fire extinguisher for the correct type of fire (e.g a fire extuinguisher meant for fires caused by electrical faults should only be used for fighting fires caused by electrical faults)
