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Which dangerous condition should be kept in mind after using a 15-pound CO2 fire extinguisher on a small oil fire on the engine room floor plates?
A
A) Possible suffocation from the CO2 gas.
B
B) Forgetting to secure the engine room ventilation system.
C
C) CO2 gas being drawn into nearby engine or air compressor intakes.
D
D) Rekindling of the fire.
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Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option D: D) Rekindling of the fire..
CO2 is not a cooling agent. After using it, the danger remains that the hot fuel or surfaces may cause the fire to reignite once the gas dissipates.