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The Classes of Fire

There are six classes of fire in total.

1. Class A fires –Solids, such as wood, paper, and textiles

2. Class B fires – liquids: such as petrol, paint or spirits

3. Class C fires – gases: like propane and butane

4. Class D fires – metals: chemicals such as magnesium, lithium or

potassium

5. Class E Fires- Electrical fires – electrical equipment: such as computers

and photocopiers. Note though that once the electrical item is removed,

the fire changes class

6. Class F fires- cooking fats and oils