What type of fire extinguisher is used in all general areas?
Carbon Dioxide Fire Extinguisher A carbon dioxide fire extinguisher (CO2) is one of the cleanest types of extinguishers to use as it leaves no residue and requires no cleanup. The CO2 extinguisher does exactly that – extinguishes CO2. By doing so, it removes oxygen from the fire, effectively suffocating it of oxygen.
What is the most common type of fire extinguisher found in the workplace?
dry chemical fire extinguisher
Which fire extinguisher should only be used in a well ventilated area?
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) – Class B & C fires Use only in well ventilated areas.
When could you possibly use fire extinguishers?
You should only consider using a fire extinguisher if all members of your home have been alerted to the fire and the fire department has been called. Also, make sure you are safe from smoke and that the fire is not between you and your only escape route.
What was the biggest fire in world history?
The largest wildfire in modern history was the Black Friday Bushfire in Australia’s Victoria State in January 1939, burning some 4.9 million acres and claiming 71 lives. Giant fires are also common across Siberia’s Taiga forests.
Which country has the most wildfires?
Number of wildfires in South America from January to August 2020, by country or territory
| Characteristic | Number of wildfires |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 74,119 |
| Argentina | 41,326 |
| Venezuela | 34,676 |
| Colombia | 19,721 |
What is the most dangerous bushfire in Australia?
Black Saturday fires
Is the Australia fire the worst in history?
Australian wildfires declared among the ‘worst wildlife disasters in modern history’ The report by the World Wild Fund for Nature found that nearly three times as many animals were affected by the fires than originally estimated.
Why are the 2020 bushfires bad?
Climate change has worsened the current bushfire crisis. This year bushfire risk in parts of northeast New South Wales and southeast Queensland has been exacerbated by drought, very dry fuels and soils, and heat. All of these factors have been aggravated by climate change.
When did the Australian fires end?
The fire was extinguished on 10 February 2020, having burnt approximately 191,000 hectares (471,971 acres) over 79 days.