When using a fire extinguisher, where should you aim for most types?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. At the base of the flames
- Step 1: The base of the fire is where the fuel is burning. Step 2. Sweeping covers the whole area as you approach carefully. Answer: At the base of the flames. Why not the others: The top of the flames, bystanders or smoke do not put out the fuel.
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