If a light fixture catches fire, the best thing to use to put it out is

• A. A fire extinguisher
• B. Water
• C. A fire blanket
• D. Turn off power and wait.

Answer: (A)

Electrical fires require a non-conductive, fast-acting extinguishing method. A fire extinguisher designed for electrical fires (Class C-rated) is built to suppress flames without conducting electricity back to you, so you can safely approach and knock down the fire at the source. Water should be avoided because it conducts electricity and can put you at serious risk. A fire blanket might smother small flames but isn’t as reliable on energized equipment, and turning off power, while smart as a safety step, doesn’t itself extinguish the flames. Using a properly rated extinguisher gives you a direct, effective way to stop the fire quickly.