What Type of Fire Extinguisher Should Be Used for a Car Fire?

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For car fires, it is recommended to use dry powder fire extinguishers and water-based fire extinguishers. Dry powder fire extinguishers are fast and effective in extinguishing fires, and they are also inexpensive and widely applicable. Water-based fire extinguishers primarily contain RO pure water and feature characteristics such as being dust-free, anti-suffocation, highly effective in fire suppression, and non-toxic and environmentally friendly. Below is an introduction to fire extinguishers: 1. Introduction: A fire extinguisher is a portable firefighting tool and one of the common fire prevention facilities. The world's first fire extinguisher was invented in London in 1834. 2. Purpose: Fire extinguishing equipment is often overlooked in daily life but becomes indispensable in emergencies. Especially in today's world with towering skyscrapers and interiors decorated with large amounts of wood, plastic, and fabrics, the absence of appropriate fire extinguishing equipment in the event of a fire can lead to major disasters. 3. Classification: There are many types of fire extinguishers. They can be categorized by their mobility into portable and wheeled types; by the power source driving the extinguishing agent into stored gas cylinder, stored pressure, and chemical reaction types; and by the extinguishing agent they contain into foam, dry powder, halon, carbon dioxide, and water, among others.