Can a stored pressure water extinguisher be used to extinguishing all types of Class B fires.?

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2026-08-12 09:20

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Certainly not ! Class B fires include petrol/oil fires as well as grease (chip pan) fires. Using a water extinguisher will not extinguish these types of fires because - since the flammable substance will float on water - it simply heats the applied water, turning it to steam - resulting in an explosive 'cloud' of burning vapour.

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