A fire in a pile of dunnage would be classified as a __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option A — class A
Dunnage consists of wood or other fibrous materials used to secure cargo. Fires involving these solid materials are classified as Class A fires because they produce ash and require cooling to extinguish. Water, foam, or multipurpose dry chemical agents are the standard extinguishing media for this fire type.
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