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Know Your Fire Extinguishers: Why Soda-Acid and Foam Types Don't Mix with Electrical Fires

Know Your Fire Extinguishers: Why Soda-Acid and Foam Types Don't Mix with Electrical Fires



  • Soda-acid and foam-type fire extinguishers should not be used to extinguish electrical fires.
  • Foam-type fire extinguishers are designed for Class A and Class B fires, which involve flammable liquids like gasoline, oil, and solvents.
  • For electrical fires, it is recommended to use a fire extinguisher specifically designed for such situations, such as a CO2 (carbon dioxide) fire extinguisher or a dry chemical fire extinguisher labelled as suitable for Class C fires.

Fire Extinguisher Type

  1. Soda-Acid
  2. Foam-Type
  3. CO2 (Carbon Dioxide)
  4. Dry Chemical


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