Electricity is one of the most common causes of fires and thermal burns in homes and workplaces. Defective or misused electrical equipment is a major cause of electrical fires.
If there is a small electrical fire, be sure to use only a Class C or multipurpose (ABC) fire extinguisher, or you might make the problem worse. All fire extinguishers are marked with letter(s) that tell you the kinds of fires they can put out. Some extinguishers contain symbols, too.
The letters and symbols are explained below (including suggestions on how to remember them).
A(think: Ashes) = paper, wood, etc.
B(think: Barrel) = flammable liquids
C(think: Circuits) = electrical fires
All fire extinguishers are marked with a letter(s), which identifies the kinds of fires they put out. Sometimes the label is marked with both a letter and symbol. Be sure to read the label and use the appropriate extinguisher.
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