On the basis of the type of fuel, fires are classified into the following :

• Class A Fires

solid combustible materials of organic nature such as wood, paper, rubber, plastics, etc.

• Class B Fires

flammable liquids

• Class C Fires

flammable gases under pressure including liquefied gases.

• Class D Fires

combustible metals, such as magnesium, sodium, potassium, etc,