What type of fire extinguisher is for fires of flammable liquids like gasoline or oil?
Different types of fire extinguishers excel against different fires. Carbon dioxide extinguishers, halon extinguishers and dry chemical extinguishers all work well against flammable liquids.Extinguisher ClassesClass A extinguishers work on standard combustibles, Class B extinguishers work on flammable liquids, Class C works on electrical fires, and Class D works on specific flammable metals. An extinguisher may belong to multiple classes, according to the Hanford Fire Department.The Dangers of WaterWater-based fire extinguishers could cause a disaster if used on grease or electrical fires. These Class A extinguishers only work safely on standard combustibles such as wood-based products.Dry ChemicalsDry chemical extinguishers work against most types of fires, particularly electrical fires. They often contain sodium bicarbonate, which releases carbon dioxide to smother the fire, according to Fire-extinguisher101.com.Halon ExtinguishersThese Class C extinguishers, while limited in firing
