Types of Fire

This chart corresponds to the types of file logos in the products page. Here it shows you where and what they should be used on along with typical situations.


Fires involving freely burning materials. For example wood, paper, textiles and other carbonaceous materials.
   
Appropriate fire extinguisher that should be used
Water
Powder
Foam
Wet Chemical
   
   
Fires involving flammable liquids. For example petrols and spirits. NOT ALCOHOL OR COOKING OIL.
   
Appropriate fire extinguisher that should be used
Foam
Dry Powder
Powder
CO2
   
   
Fires involving flammable gases. For example butane and propane.
   
Appropriate fire extinguisher that should be used
Powder
Dry Powder
   
   
Fires involving flammable metals. For example magnesium and lithium.
   
Appropriate fire extinguisher that should be used
Powder
   
   
Fires involving cooking oil and fat. For example olive oil, maize oil, lard and butter.
   
Appropriate fire extinguisher that should be used
Wet Chemical
   
   
Fires involving electrical equipment. For example photocopiers, fax machines and computers.
   
Appropriate fire extinguisher that should be used
Dry Powder
CO2
Powder