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Fire extinguisher question what does the A stand for for the type of fire?

I know that B is flammable liquid and C is electrical equipment. thanks.

Answer:

It is for solid flammables such as wood and paper.
Fires having glowing embers: wood, paper, trash.
Solid combustibles, like wood and paper.
A puts out fires of ordinary combustibles, such as wood and paper.
a is for ash, b is for boil ie liquid, and im not sure of c

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