Fires are typically classified into several categories based on the materials or substances that are burning, the nature of the fire, and the methods used to suppress or extinguish them. The most common classification includes:
Class A Fire:
This involves ordinary combustible materials such as wood, paper, fabric, and
most plastics.
Class B Fire: This
involves flammable liquids like gasoline, oil, grease, and certain types of
paint.
Class C Fire:
This involves energized electrical equipment such as appliances, tools, or
other devices that are plugged in or connected to power sources.
Class D Fire:
This involves combustible metals like magnesium, titanium, potassium, and
sodium.
Class K Fire: This is specific to kitchen fires involving cooking oils and fats.
