A fire, occurring in the windings, of an overloaded electrical motor, is considered a __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option C — class "C" fire

Fires originating in energized electrical motor windings are classified as Class C until power is positively isolated. Once de-energized, the residual burning of wire insulation and varnish may require treatment as a Class A fire.

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