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Home Fire Safety Fire Safety Videos Using a Fire Extinguisher

Fire extinguishers are divided into four categories, based on different types of fires.

The most common and effective fire extinguisher is called an A-B-C extinguisher. It's good for fire suppression involving paper and wood, electrical, and fuels, such as gasoline. 

The following video clip will demonstrate how to use an ABC fire extinguisher to put out a small kitchen fire:

NOTE: MySafe:LA joins with the Home Safety Council in warning you - Do NOT promote the use of fire extinguishers to children under 16. Children 16 years of age and younger only have one job in the event of a fire: get out of the house.

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