Which Class of Fires involves cooking appliances?

The correct answer is D. Class K. Class K fires involve cooking appliances that use combustible cooking media such as vegetable or animal oils and fats (page 28). Class K fires require special extinguishing agents that can suppress the high-temperature flames and prevent re-ignition. Class K fires are different…

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AClass A
BClass B
CClass C
DClass K

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D
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Explanation

Class K fires involve cooking appliances that use combustible cooking media such as vegetable or animal oils and fats (page 28). Class K fires require special extinguishing agents that can suppress the high-temperature flames and prevent re-ignition. Class K fires are different from Class B fires, which involve flammable liquids such as gasoline, oil, or paint.

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