Question 689 Deck Safety
70% to passBurning wood is which class of fire?
A
A
B
B
C
C
D
D
AI Explanation
The correct answer is A. Burning wood is considered a Class A fire. Class A fires involve ordinary combustible materials such as wood, paper, cloth, and plastics. This is based on the fire classification system used by the US Coast Guard and other fire safety authorities. The other answer choices are incorrect because: B) Class B fires involve flammable liquids and gases. C) Class C fires involve energized electrical equipment. D) Class D fires involve combustible metals.
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