Practice question

Why is water generally unsuitable as the primary extinguisher for live electrical fires?

  1. Water can conduct electricity and create electrocution risk for the user
  2. Water always increases oxygen supply to electrical wires
  3. Water is illegal to store in all Indian buildings
  4. Water turns electrical fires into Class D metal fires automatically

Answer: A — Water can conduct electricity and create electrocution risk for the user

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