ABC Fire Extinguishers use monoammonium phosphate, a dry chemical with the ability to quickly put out many different types of fires by smothering the flames.
This pale, yellow powder can put out all three classes of fire:
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Class A is for trash, wood, and paper
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Class B is for liquids and gases
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Class C is for energized electrical sources
Below are all the fire types and their corresponding extinguishing agents:
