What Is a Class B Fire? Causes, Risks & Extinguishers specialitygeochem.com

Class B fires are caused by flammable liquids such as petrol, diesel, oil, paint, grease, solvents, and chemicals. These fires spread rapidly and require the correct fire safety equipment for effective control. Using water on a Class B fire can worsen the situation, which is why foam, CO2, and dry chemical powder extinguishers are commonly recommended. Understanding the causes, hazards, and prevention methods of Class B fires is important for homes, industries, fuel stations, warehouses, and commercial spaces. Speciality Geochem provides reliable fire safety information and advanced firefighting solutions designed to improve protection, emergency response, and workplace safety against flammable liquid fire hazards.