Question 690 Deck Safety

The correct answer is A. A fire in a pile of linen is classified as a Class A fire. Class A fires involve ordinary combustible materials such as wood, paper, cloth, and plastics. This is because these materials leave a residue when burned, which is the defining characteristic of a Class A fire. The other answer choices are incorrect because: B) Class B fires involve flammable liquids and gases, C) Class C fires involve energized electrical equipment, and D) Class D fires involve combustible metals.