Question 181Safety & Environmental - QMED
70% to passA fire involving trash and paper waste would be classified as a _______________.
Aclass A
Bclass B
Cclass C
Dclass D
AI Explanation
The correct answer is A) class A. A fire involving trash and paper waste would be classified as a class A fire. Class A fires involve ordinary combustible materials such as wood, paper, cloth, rubber, and plastics. These materials typically leave an ash residue when burned. The other answer choices 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, none of which accurately describe a fire involving trash and paper waste.
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