What type of extinguisher is recommended for fires involving vaporizing liquids?

The recommended type of extinguisher for fires involving vaporizing liquids is a dry powder extinguisher. This is because dry powder extinguishers are effective for suppressing fires that involve flammable liquids, particularly those that can vaporize, which means they can produce flammable vapors that ignite easily.

Dry powder works by interrupting the chemical reaction of the fire and can smother the flames, creating a barrier between the fuel (the vaporizing liquid) and the oxygen, which sustains the fire. This makes them suitable for a wide range of flammable liquids and is often used in industrial settings or areas where flammable liquids are handled.

While other types of extinguishers, like CO2 extinguishers, can also be used for certain flammable liquid fires, they might not be as versatile as dry powder in dealing with vaporizing liquids. CO2 extinguishers are effective in smothering fires due to their ability to displace oxygen but do not cool the burning material, which may be necessary in some cases. Foam extinguishers can be effective for liquid fires as well, but they work best for fuel that forms a layer on the surface, such as oils, rather than gases or vapors that disperse into