Classes of fire
| Class | Symbol | Fuels | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| A |  | Ordinary combustible solids | Wood, paper, cloth, plastics, rubber, coal |
| B |  | Flammable and combustible liquids | Petrol, oil, paint, thinners, kerosene, alcohol |
| C |  | Flammable gases | LPG, butane, acetylene, hydrogen, natural gas |
| D |  | Combustible metals | Magnesium, aluminium, sodium or potassium |
| E |  | Electrical fires | Computers, switchboards, power-boards |
| F |  | Cooking oils and fats | Cooking oils and fats usually found in industrial kitchens |
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