Question
Which of the below is suitable for tackling a small frying pan or deep-fat fryer fire? Powder fire extinguisher (blue label) Fire blanket Carbon dioxide fire extinguisher (black label) Water fire extinguisher (red label)
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Answer
B
Explanation
To answer this question, we need to know which kind of fire extinguisher is suitable for tackling a fire caused by oil in a small frying pan or a deep-fat fryer. Different types of fire extinguishers are suitable for different types of fires. Water base extinguishers (red label), in this case, are not recommended for grease fire because water can cause the oil to splash, spreading the fire. Other types of extinguishers are powder base extinguishers (blue label) which are effective for flammable liquids, electrical hazards, as well as solids, class B fires (flammable liquids)& class C fires (gases). Carbon dioxide extinguishers (black label) - these are ideal for places with a lot of electrical equipment since they are safe to use on fires involving electrical appliances. Fire blanket (ometimes referred to as a "Are blanket") are used to smother a fatty fire in a kitchen rather than spraying it with a fire extinguisher, and can also be utilized for wrapping around a person if their clothes catch fire.