Which category of fire includes cloth, wood, and paper?

Which category of fire includes cloth, wood, and paper?

• A. Class A
• B. Class B
• C. Class C
• D. Class D

Answer: (A)

Fires involving ordinary combustibles like cloth, wood, and paper are Class A. These everyday materials burn to form ash and respond well to cooling methods, such as water or water-based extinguishers. Recognizing this category helps you choose the appropriate firefighting approach. Other classes cover different fuels—flammable liquids, energized electrical equipment, and combustible metals—so they require different extinguishing strategies and agents.

Fires involving ordinary combustibles like cloth, wood, and paper are Class A. These everyday materials burn to form ash and respond well to cooling methods, such as water or water-based extinguishers. Recognizing this category helps you choose the appropriate firefighting approach. Other classes cover different fuels—flammable liquids, energized electrical equipment, and combustible metals—so they require different extinguishing strategies and agents.