Type A fires

Type A fires

• A. Electrical fires
• B. Wood, paper, cloth fires
• C. Flammable liquid fires
• D. Any type of fire

Answer: (B)

Ordinary combustibles like wood, paper, and cloth are what Type A fires involve. These materials burn by producing ash, and the typical way to extinguish them is by removing heat with water or a water-based extinguisher. The option that lists wood, paper, and cloth matches this category exactly, so it’s the best choice. Fires from electrical equipment are not Type A (they’re handled as electrical hazards), fires from flammable liquids are Class B, and calling it any type of fire is inaccurate because each class requires different extinguishing methods.

Ordinary combustibles like wood, paper, and cloth are what Type A fires involve. These materials burn by producing ash, and the typical way to extinguish them is by removing heat with water or a water-based extinguisher. The option that lists wood, paper, and cloth matches this category exactly, so it’s the best choice. Fires from electrical equipment are not Type A (they’re handled as electrical hazards), fires from flammable liquids are Class B, and calling it any type of fire is inaccurate because each class requires different extinguishing methods.