A fire in the galley ALWAYS poses the additional threat of __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option A — a grease fire in the ventilation system
Galley exhaust ducts accumulate flammable grease deposits over time. Per 46 CFR and marine safety standards, any galley fire always presents the severe secondary hazard of spreading rapidly through uncleaned ventilation ductwork to other shipboard spaces.
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