Class D fires are fueled by:

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Class D fires are fueled by:

Explanation:
Class D fires involve fuels that are combustible metals. Metals like magnesium, titanium, sodium, and potassium can ignite and burn at very high temperatures, and they don’t respond to water the same way as other fuels. Water can cause violent reactions with many metals, so you don’t use water on these fires. Instead, you use a dry powder extinguishing agent designed for metal fires, which absorbs heat and helps isolate the metal from air and moisture. This is different from fires caused by ordinary combustibles (wood, paper), flammable liquids and gases, or energized electrical equipment, which require other suppression methods.

Class D fires involve fuels that are combustible metals. Metals like magnesium, titanium, sodium, and potassium can ignite and burn at very high temperatures, and they don’t respond to water the same way as other fuels. Water can cause violent reactions with many metals, so you don’t use water on these fires. Instead, you use a dry powder extinguishing agent designed for metal fires, which absorbs heat and helps isolate the metal from air and moisture. This is different from fires caused by ordinary combustibles (wood, paper), flammable liquids and gases, or energized electrical equipment, which require other suppression methods.

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