Which of the following is a type of fire mentioned?

• A. Water-based fire
• B. Electrical fire
• C. Chemical fire
• D. Dust fire

Answer: (B)

Electrical fires involve energized electrical equipment, which makes them a distinct fire type with its own safety requirements. Because electricity is live, the first step is to de-energize the circuit if it’s safe to do so, and then use extinguishing agents that don’t conduct electricity, such as CO2 or dry chemical. Water is dangerous here because it can conduct electricity and put you at risk of shock. In many basic fire safety frameworks, other options like “water-based fire” describe a method or are not treated as a standalone fire type, while dust and chemical hazards are addressed separately with their own precautions. So, recognizing an electrical fire aligns with the standard classifications and the specific actions needed to handle that risk.