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It depends on the type of fire and the fuel it is using to burn.. Fires are separated into classes..
Class A: Wood, paper, or anything that turns to ash is considered Class A and you should use water.
Class B: Gasoline or other combustible chemical is considered Class B and you should smother it to deplete the oxygen supply or use a Class B fire extinguisher.
Class C: Electrical fires are considered Class C and you should use a non-conductive extinguishing agent, such as Carbon Dioxide or use a Class C fire extinguisher and cut the off the circuit.
Class D: Combustible metals such as Magnesium or Titanium are considered Class D and you should use a dry powder extinguishing agent or a Class D fire extinguisher.
Class K: Grease fires are considered Class K fires and you should use Carbon Dioxide or a fire extinguisher labeled C or D will extinguish this type of fire..
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