Three classes of fire and their examples

List three classes of fire and for each case give one example. (6 marks)

1. Class A Fires:

• Description: Fires involving ordinary combustible materials such as wood, paper, cloth, trash, and plastics.
• Example: A fire caused by burning wood in a workshop.

2. Class B Fires:

• Description: Fires involving flammable liquids such as gasoline, oil, paint, and other solvents.
• Example: A fire resulting from a spill of gasoline that ignites in a garage.

3. Class C Fires:

• Description: Fires involving energized electrical equipment such as wiring, circuit breakers, machinery, and appliances.
• Example: An electrical fire caused by a short circuit in a power tool.