Basically Fire is the combine Combustion in which Heat, Oxygen and Fuel are involved
What is Fire
What is Fire
We can also say Fire is the Rapid oxidation of material in the exothermic chemical process of combustion
There are two standards which classify Fire 1- IS standard 156832- NFPA Standard
Types of Fire
IS standard is followed in india in the field of Fire and safety ,as per 15683 fire can be classified in 5 types- A,B,C,D,K
Class A- Ordinary Combustible Solid fire Ex- Paper,cloth, woodClass B- flammable liquids Fire .Ex- Petrol, Diesel,paints, kerosene Class C- Flammable Gas Fire Ex- Lpg,cng and others
Class D - Fire including in Metals Ex- Aluminium, Sodium Class K - kitchen fire or Cooking oil fire Ex- cooking oil fire
Fire Classification as per NFPA(national fire protection association), fire classified into 4 types A,B,C,D
Class A- Solid Material Fire Ex- Wood , plastic, paper Class B- flammable liquids and gases fire Ex- Petroleum product and natural gases
Class C- fire involved in Electrical Appliances Ex- Electrical short circuits and other appliances fire.Class D- Liquid Cooking media Fire