Which class of fire involves cooking oils and fats?

Class K.

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  1. Class D
  2. Class K ✔
  3. Class A

Why: Class K fires involve cooking oils and fats in kitchens. They need special wet chemical extinguishers.

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Class K: kitchen grease throwing a tantrum.
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Answer: Class K. Class K fires involve cooking oils and fats in kitchens. They need special wet chemical extinguishers.

  1. Scouting America: Fire Safety www.scouting.org/merit-badges/fire-safety
    Explain the different classes of fires.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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