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How to put out an electric fire?

How to put out an electric fire?

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Power failure fire: electrical equipment fire, because of live burning, so very dangerous. Rescue personnel at first should try their best to cut off the power supply immediately and then put out the fire. Power off fire should pay attention to cut off the location of power, to choose the appropriate, to prevent cutting off the power supply, affecting the fighting. When closer to the power distribution room or power distribution box, the circuit breaker or other load switch with load pull off can be broken, but the isolating switch can not be carried with the load so as to avoid the danger of arcing short circuit.
Dry yellow sand fire: when the oil in the oil filling equipment burns, dry yellow sand can be used to blanket the burning surface to keep out the air and extinguish the fire
Live fire extinguishing: when the electric equipment fire happens, the power supply should be cut off to save the fire, so it can reduce the danger. But if the fire is swift and violent, it is too late to cut off power, or for some reason it is impossible to cut off power. In order to gain the opportunity and prevent the fire from spreading, live fire extinguishing will be carried out. But attention should be paid to the use of non conductive fire extinguishing agent, such as: carbon dioxide, 1211 dry powder fire extinguishers, etc.. Prohibited use of conductive fire extinguishing agents, such as: water, foam, fire extinguishing agent. Attention should also be paid to ensuring adequate safety distance with live equipment.

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