Classes of Fire
Introduction Fire is one of the most dangerous occurrences that can destroy property, lives, and livelihood. Caused by small mistakes and ignorance, fires can take place anywhere. All Fires are not the same. Fire is classified under the name of fire classes. A Fire class means to know about the cause of fire. There are some categories: Class A The fire caused by solid materials as textiles, paper, wood or plastics Class B The fire caused by flammable liquid like petrol, diesel, gasoline, oil based paints, alcohols. Class C Flammable Gases are the reason for the fire Class D Fire caused by the combustible metals like sodium, potassium, magnesium Class E Fire which is caused by energized electrical equipment like servers, appliances, transformers and motors. Class F Fire caused by cooking oils such as vegetable fats. Different mechanisms and methods are being used to tackle different sorts of fire so that it can be controlled as soon as possible. Different types...