For a fire to occur there is usually a combination of three major elements in use. These are; heat, fuel, and ignition. Fire hazards can be at our homes, outdoors and also at the workplaces. There are different types of fires. Class A fires normally involve solid materials which are normally organic substances, cloth, and plastics. The fire burns with an ember and leaves ashes. The fire hazard results from dried vegetation which can easily ignite from a home lone mower or powering of landscaping equipment as well ("Types of Fire Hazards | Sapling.com.). Class B fires are those that involve flammables which can either be in liquid or gas form. They are mostly in petroleum products and greases. The fire normally burns on the surface of the fuel and blankets can best …show more content…
They are metals ending with the letters “um. They can be potassium, magnesium, aluminum etc. The extinguishing agent used is usually dry powder. The class K hazards and fires are contained in cooking media such as vegetable oil, animal oils or fats. The main extinguishing agent is normally referred to as wet powder. Causes of fire There are quite a number of causes of fire both at home and at the workplaces. Faulty electric wiring, electricity outlets, antiquated equipment or loose wires are among the major causes. When there is a short on the wall or wires are left naked a fire is likely to occur. It only takes a simple mistake of getting both naked to be in contact so that fire can ignite or even catching water while cleaning the house or office for the sockets or extension to blow up. Human error is also another cause of fire outbreaks (Access by Design, 2017). It is a common cause both at home and at work. This is mainly by the incorrect use of available electric machinery, leaving the cooking unattended at home and lack of knowledge, care, training on procedures on combustible materials and smoking in undesignated areas apart from the ones