A Class C type fire refers to which kind of fire?

A Class C type fire refers to which kind of fire?

• A. Fuel oil fire
• B. Wood and paper fire
• C. Electrical fire
• D. Metal fire

Answer: (C)

Fires in which the electrical equipment is energized define this category. The key is that live electricity is part of the hazard, which shapes both how the fire behaves and how you should fight it. Water must be avoided because it conducts electricity and can cause electrical shock or spread the fire; instead, use nonconductive extinguishing agents and, whenever safe, de-energize the circuit before fighting the fire. If the power can be shut off, you can then approach with the appropriate extinguishing agent; if power remains on, treat the situation as an ongoing electrical hazard and prioritize personal safety and evacuation. This type is distinct from fires involving ordinary combustibles like wood or paper, flammable liquids like fuel oil, or combustible metals, each of which requires different extinguishing approaches.

Fires in which the electrical equipment is energized define this category. The key is that live electricity is part of the hazard, which shapes both how the fire behaves and how you should fight it. Water must be avoided because it conducts electricity and can cause electrical shock or spread the fire; instead, use nonconductive extinguishing agents and, whenever safe, de-energize the circuit before fighting the fire. If the power can be shut off, you can then approach with the appropriate extinguishing agent; if power remains on, treat the situation as an ongoing electrical hazard and prioritize personal safety and evacuation.

This type is distinct from fires involving ordinary combustibles like wood or paper, flammable liquids like fuel oil, or combustible metals, each of which requires different extinguishing approaches.