What do you do in case of an electrical fire?

Answer 1

If you can, the first thing you should do is turn off the electrical source. However, by this point, wire insulation and other materials are burning, so do not spend a lot of time fumbling with panel breakers as shutting off power will not extinguish flames. A dry chemical fire extinguisher is best for putting out the fire; second best is a CO2. NEVER NEVER NEVER use water unless you are a trained fireman. You run a high risk of electrocuting yourself and may cause adverse reactions with electrical equipment. If you are successful in putting out the fire, consider calling the fire department anyway. They are trained to look for signs of secondary hot spots that may have been ignited by the electrical circuit.

Answer 2

For a civilian: Evacuate the structure and call 911.

For a firefighter: preform a scene size-up, secure utilities (i.e. power) determine the extent of the fire and extinguish it. Usually these tasks would be preformed simultaneously by several members.

Answer 3

Disconnect the source of power, and use a Class C extinguisher. C is for CURRENT. These include carbon dioxide and dry chemical extinguishers.

Answer 4

You would use a non-conductive material that stops the chemical reaction.

Answer 5

Shut off the electrical power, and use a fire extinguisher that has a class C rating. It is also a really good idea to call the fire department.