How to put out an electrical fire
January 22, 2024
Electrical Fire! How to put it out!
To keep your family safe, here are some tips to help fight an electrical fire. Knowing how to put out a small electrical fire could save you from a disaster. National estimates
for 2021 show there were almost 300 deaths and 900 injuries due to electrical malfunction fires.
If there is an electrical fire, here are some tips to extinguish it.
Turn off the power immediately .
If you can find the device that is the source of the electrical fire and safely able to unplug the cord, do so.
Do not use water to put out the fire.
Water conducts electricity. Adding water to an electrical fire can cause you to get shocked or spread the fire by conducting electricity throughout the room.
Add baking soda
If the fire is small, you may be able to smother the flame with baking soda.
Use the right fire extinguisher
Most residential fire extinguishers are classed ABC. These types of extinguishers are multi-purpose. Class C fires are the electrical fires. You need to make sure if you are using a fire extinguisher, it is labeled with C or ABC. You do not want to be using the wrong type of extinguisher for an electrical fire.
Everyone should have a fire extinguisher that is easily accesible and kept up to date to ensure proper function in your home.
Here you can find more information on fire extinguishers and purchase one for your home.
If you can’t put out the electrical fire with those steps above:
1. Leave the room. Do not stay and try to fight the fire.
2. If the fire is in a room with a door, close it to contain the fire.
3. Call 911 as soon as you are safe to do so.
4. Let the firefighters put out the flames and get your home safe.
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