Types of fire and fire extinguisher

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Different types of fires require different types of fire extinguishers.

Class A fires involve ordinary combustibles such as wood, paper, or cloth and can be extinguished with water or foam extinguishers.
Class B fires involve flammable liquids such as gasoline or oil and require a dry chemical or carbon dioxide extinguisher.
Class C fires involve electrical equipment and require a non-conductive extinguisher such as carbon dioxide or dry chemical.
Class D fires involve combustible metals such as magnesium or titanium and require a specialized dry powder extinguisher.
Class K fires involve cooking oils and require a wet chemical extinguisher.
It is important to use the correct type of extinguisher for the specific type of fire to avoid making the situation worse.

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