Question 70Safety & Environmental - 1st Asst/Chief
70% to passBurning wood is considered to be which of the listed classes of fire?
AClass A
BClass B
CClass C
DClass D
AI Explanation
The correct answer is A) Class A. Burning wood is considered a Class A fire, which involves ordinary combustible materials such as wood, paper, cloth, and plastics. Class A fires are the most common type of fire and are typically extinguished using water or other agents that can cool the burning material. The other options are incorrect because: B) Class B fires involve flammable liquids and gases, C) Class C fires involve energized electrical equipment, and D) Class D fires involve combustible metals.
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