You need to use a Class B extinguisher on flammable liquids.
A class B fire extinguisher would be used on a Gasoline Fire. Refer to the Diamond shape on the side of the extinguisher
the kind that puts the freaking fire out
Carbon dioxide, or foam, or dry powder. At no time should a soda water extinguisher be used, as the water will cause the burning gasoline to flare up and spread even further.
Class B extinguisher
Neither a gasoline or electrical fire should be put out by water. A gasoline fire should be put out by a fire extinguisher labeled A B C. An electrical fire should first have the power switched off. Then the fire extinguisher should be used.
B-I
Yes. They are rated for the type of fire they can be used against, and the capacity of the extinguisher.
That is a B extinguisher, Used for burning liquids, such as gasoline, diesel fuel, paint, grease, etc.
Only the type of fire that is highlighted
Water should not be used to extinguish a gasoline fire because the gasoline will stay on top of the water which can spread the fire quicker. The best thing to use is a fire extinguisher.
Most likely an extinguisher that uses sand or foam to choke the oxygen out of the flame because this type of fire is hard to put out with water or other means.
A type A or Class A fire extinguisher is used on a Class A fire, that is, one involving "ordinary combustibles" such as paper, cloth, wood and small amounts of plastics.
What 'type' the fire is. The right extinguisher must be used for any fire. Or, more importantly - it can be very dangerous to use the wrong type of extinguisher, such as one with water should never be used on an electrical fire.