Class D extinguishers are specifically designed to combat what type of fire?

Class D extinguishers are specifically designed to combat fires involving combustible metals such as magnesium, titanium, and sodium. These types of fires are unique because they can burn at extremely high temperatures and may react violently with water or other common extinguishing agents. Class D extinguishers use dry powder agents that are effective for smothering these fires by creating a barrier between the fuel and the oxygen or cooling the reaction.

While it’s important to know the different classes of fire extinguishers, Class D extinguishers are essential in environments such as metal manufacturing facilities, where combustible metals are present. The other options refer to different classes of fires: fires from electrical equipment are addressed by Class C extinguishers, cooking oil fires by Class K extinguishers, and flammable liquid fires by Class B extinguishers, each designed to tackle the specific characteristics and hazards associated with those fire types. Understanding this classification helps in the appropriate selection of fire extinguishers based on the material involved in a fire incident.