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Fire Extinguisher Labels


Fire extinguishers bearing a blue circle-shaped label are classified for which type of fire? A. ordinary combustibles, B. flammable liquids, C. electrical fires D. metal fires


C is correct: Class C for electrical fires. Class A (triangle) is for combustible materials. Class B (square) is for flammable liquids, Class D (star) is for combustible metals usually found in industry.

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