A water fire extinguisher is designed specifically for Class A fires — fires involving ordinary combustible materials.
Suitable For (Class A Fires)
Wood
Paper
Cardboard
Cloth
Plastics (non-flammable liquid types)
❌ Electrical fires (risk of electric shock)
❌ Flammable liquids (petrol, oil, paint)
❌ Cooking oils or grease
❌ Gas fires
❌ Metal fires
Water extinguishers cool the fire, lowering the temperature below its ignition point so it can’t continue burning.
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