Question 688 Deck Safety

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A fire in trash and paper waste is classified as class _______________.

A A
B B
C C
D D
AI Explanation

The correct answer is A) A. A fire in trash and paper waste is classified as a Class A fire. Class A fires involve ordinary combustible materials such as wood, paper, cloth, rubber, and many plastics. These materials typically leave an ash or residue when burned. The other answer choices do not accurately describe the type of fire involved in the scenario.

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