A fire in a small bin using papers and pencil shavings as fuel is a Class A fire.

Why it’s Class A

  • Class A fires involve ordinary combustibles such as paper, wood, cloth, and some plastics.
  • Papers and pencil shavings are solid, carbon-based materials, so they match the definition of a Class A fire.
  • Typical extinguishing methods for Class A fires include water or foam extinguishers, which cool and soak the burning material.

In exam-style questions, any fire fueled by things like paper, cardboard, wood, or fabric in a small bin or wastebasket is almost always classified as Class A.

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