Question 13 of 30
Which dangerous condition should be kept in mind after using a 6.8 kg CO2 fire extinguisher on a small oil fire on the engine room floor plates?
A
Suffocation inside the main casing
B
Rupture of downstream valves
C
Rekindling of the fire
D
Freezing of mechanical controls
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Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option C: Rekindling of the fire.
After using a CO2 extinguisher on an oil fire, rekindling is a potential danger as the CO2 dissipates and the hot oil may reach its ignition temperature again if not properly cooled or smothered.