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There are 4 types of fire commonly seen, and 1 type rarely seen--but possible, in your daily life. These types are indicative of the fuel types or fire causes.
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Class "A" fires involve ordinary combustible material as fuel (most common), such as: wood, paper, plastic, rubber, and cloth. The international pictogram is a green triangle with an A inside. [/FONT]
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Class "B" fires involve flammable liquids and gases, exclusively. The international pictogram is a red square with a B inside.[/FONT]
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Class "C" fires involve energized electrical equipment. When the electricity is cut off, these fires are then treated as a Class A or B type. The international pictogram is a blue circle with a C inside.[/FONT]
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Class "D" fires involve combustible metals. These aren't seen very often, but sometimes these metals are used in automobile and machine manufacturing and construction. The international pictogram is a yellow star with a D inside.[/FONT]
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Class "K" fires involve a liquid cooking medium (oil or grease). [/FONT]