Fire classification A
fires with solid substances, mainly of organic nature, which normally cause glowing fires, e.g.: car tyres, wood, coal, some plastics, paper, straw and textiles.

Fire classification B
fires of liquid substances or substances becoming liquid, e.g. ether, alcohol, petrol, varnishes, oils, fats, resinous substances, the majority of plastics, tar, waxes.

Fire classification C
gas fires, e.g. acetylene, methane, propane, town gas, hydrogen.

Fire classification D
metal fires, e.g. aluminium, potassium, lithium, magnesium, sodium and their alloys.

Fire classification F
fires involving cooking oils or fat.