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Fire Classification A

Fires with solid substances mainly of organic nature, natura

wood, paper, textiles, coals, some, plastics

Extinguishing Agent: powder, foam, water

Fire Classification B

Fires of liquid substances or substances becoming liquid, e.

petrol, fats, oils, varnishes, resins, tar, waxes, the majority o

Extinguishing Agent: powder, foam, CO²

Fire Classification C

Gas fires, e.g.:


methane, natural gas, hydrogen, propane

Extinguishing Agent: powder

Fire Classification D

Metal fires, e.g.:

magnesium, aluminium, sodium and their alloys

Extinguishing Agent: powder

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