Question

Why electric fires are extinguished with either using CO2 extinguisher or mud but not water?

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

Class C fires are electrical fires and cannot be fought with water because it conducts electricity but must be fought with CO2, Dry Chemical, or Halon. ... Using Water or CO2 will actually FEED the fire. Class K fires take place in fats and greases and cannot be fought with water but with Wet Chemical extinguishers.

Answer 2

Answer:

fires are flammable or combustable liquids or gasses and cannot be fought with water but need CO2, foam, Dry Chemical, or Halon. Class C fires are electrical fires and cannot be fought with water because it conducts electricity but must be fought with CO2, Dry Chemical, or Halon.