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Classification of Fires
Fire is classified based on the fuel type; this classification helps to identify the use of right means of
extinguishing methods.
Electrical Fire
Electrical fires are also often referred to as a fire class. Electricity is a significant ignition source that
can start fires. It is also a very significant hazard when attempting to extinguish fires because of the
risk of electric shock (e.g. as a result of spraying water onto burning electrical equipment). However,
because classification is on the basis of the fuel that is burning, and electricity is not a fuel, there is
no formal Class ‘E’.
ENSIGN | Unit IG2 – Element 10 –Fire 2
