Question 19 of 30
Which firefighting agent is commonly used to suppress fires involving flammable metals?
A
A) Water
B
B) Foam
C
C) Dry powder
D
D) CO2 (Carbon Dioxide)
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Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option C: C) Dry powder.
Dry powder extinguishers (Class D) are specifically designed for fires involving combustible metals like magnesium, titanium, or sodium. These specialized powders smother the fire and form a crust that excludes oxygen, effectively suppressing these unique and intense fires.