Question 69Safety & Environmental - 1st Asst/Chief70% to pass
A fire in a pile of canvas would be classified as a _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is A) class A.
A fire in a pile of canvas would be classified as a class A fire. Class A fires are those that involve ordinary combustible materials such as wood, paper, cloth, rubber, and plastic. Canvas is a type of fabric made from cotton or linen, which are ordinary combustible materials, and therefore a fire in a pile of canvas would be considered 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.
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