Which statement about Class D fires is consistent with the material?

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Which statement about Class D fires is consistent with the material?

Explanation:
Fire classifications hinge on the energy source driving the flames. In this material, Class D is described as fires tied to electrical energy from power sources or equipment. So, the statement that Class D fires are fueled by electricity fits the material’s framing, because the hazard is the electric energy itself and the risks that come with energized systems. In practice, handling these fires means de-energizing the circuit and using extinguishing methods suitable for electrical fires, avoiding water on live equipment and selecting agents that won’t create a conduction hazard. The other options describe fuels for different classes—combustible metals, liquids/gases/grease, or ordinary combustibles—and do not match how this material defines Class D.

Fire classifications hinge on the energy source driving the flames. In this material, Class D is described as fires tied to electrical energy from power sources or equipment. So, the statement that Class D fires are fueled by electricity fits the material’s framing, because the hazard is the electric energy itself and the risks that come with energized systems. In practice, handling these fires means de-energizing the circuit and using extinguishing methods suitable for electrical fires, avoiding water on live equipment and selecting agents that won’t create a conduction hazard. The other options describe fuels for different classes—combustible metals, liquids/gases/grease, or ordinary combustibles—and do not match how this material defines Class D.

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