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Classes of Fire

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Ceasefire wet chemical fire extinguisher for Class F cooking oil fires
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Classes of Fire Explained (A, B, C, D, F & Electrical)

What is a Class B fire, and which extinguisher should you never use on flammable liquids? Our guide explains the UK classes of fire – A, B, C, D, F and electrical – with a chart matching each class to...

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Ceasefire wet chemical fire extinguisher for Class F cooking oil fires

Classes of Fire Explained (A, B, C, D, F & Electrical)

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