NO, it's a Class B fire. I believe a dry powder would have been best. Perhaps, even zeolite. That is what they used in Fukashima. It is known for its tremendous ability to soak up toxins. Very inexpensive stuff.There are four types of fired.
Class A: Ordinary Combustibles - Wood, paper, plastic, cloth, rubber.
Best Extinguisher: Water: Such as water from a garden hose or tap. Dry Chemicals: ABC fire extinguishers usually contain dry chemicals. Other Methods: Fire blankets can deprive a small fire of oxygen
Class B: Flammable Liquids and Gases - Gasoline, most oils: including the oil you put in your car and your chainsaw car-bike chains, most oil-based paints, alcohol, hydrogen, butane, methane, and ethylene
Best Extinguisher: Water is not usually recommended for Class B fires as water can scatter the liquid fuel. Halon, Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher, and Foam.
Class C: Electrical Equipment - Clothes Dryers, Wiring and Cords, Space Heaters:
Best Extinguisher: Dry Chemical Extinguisher
Class D: Combustible Metals - sodium, lithium, magnesium
Best Extinguisher: Dry powder. Magnesium cannot be extinguished.
Class K: Cooking Fires involving Oils and Fats - Vegetable Oil, Cooking Grease
Best Extinguisher: Water Mist, Foam, Fire Suppression Blanket
NO, it's a Class B fire. I believe a dry powder would have been best. Perhaps, even zeolite. That is what they used in Fukashima. It is known for its tremendous ability to soak up toxins. Very inexpensive stuff.There are four types of fired.
Class A: Ordinary Combustibles - Wood, paper, plastic, cloth, rubber.
Best Extinguisher: Water: Such as water from a garden hose or tap. Dry Chemicals: ABC fire extinguishers usually contain dry chemicals. Other Methods: Fire blankets can deprive a small fire of oxygen
Class B: Flammable Liquids and Gases - Gasoline, most oils: including the oil you put in your car and your chainsaw car-bike chains, most oil-based paints, alcohol, hydrogen, butane, methane, and ethylene
Best Extinguisher: Water is not usually recommended for Class B fires as water can scatter the liquid fuel. Halon, Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher, and Foam.
Class C: Electrical Equipment - Clothes Dryers, Wiring and Cords, Space Heaters:
Best Extinguisher: Dry Chemical Extinguisher
Class D: Combustible Metals - sodium, lithium, magnesium
Best Extinguisher: Dry powder. Magnesium cannot be extinguished.
Class K: Cooking Fires involving Oils and Fats - Vegetable Oil, Cooking Grease
Best Extinguisher: Water Mist, Foam, Fire Suppression Blanket
Yes. There are four types of fired.
Class A: Ordinary Combustibles - Wood, paper, plastic, cloth, rubber.
Best Extinguisher: Water: Such as water from a garden hose or tap. Dry Chemicals: ABC fire extinguishers usually contain dry chemicals. Other Methods: Fire blankets can deprive a small fire of oxygen
Class B: Flammable Liquids and Gases - Gasoline, most oils: including the oil you put in your car and your chainsaw car-bike chains, most oil-based paints, alcohol, hydrogen, butane, methane, and ethylene
Best Extinguisher: Water is not usually recommended for Class B fires as water can scatter the liquid fuel. Halon, Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher, and Foam.
Class C: Electrical Equipment - Clothes Dryers, Wiring and Cords, Space Heaters:
Best Extinguisher: Dry Chemical Extinguisher
Class D: Combustible Metals - sodium, lithium, magnesium
Best Extinguisher: Dry powder. Magnesium cannot be extinguished.
Class K: Cooking Fires involving Oils and Fats - Vegetable Oil, Cooking Grease
Best Extinguisher: Water Mist, Foam, Fire Suppression Blanket