Question

Water is not to be used to control fire involving electrical equipments

Answer 1

Water conducts electricity easily.So,if used to control an electric fire,it will only make matters worse,putting firemen in danger of electrocution.CO2 extinguishers work better.

Answer 2

Water is a conductor of electricity, so it can easily conduct electric current and cause danger of electric shocks or short-circuits. Therefore, water can not be used to control the fire involving electrical equipment.