Kind of extinguisher

Color

Kind of Fire

Wood, textile, paper, cloth

Fat, petrol, oil

Live electrical

Motor vehicles

Comment

Water

Red

Yes

No

No

Yes

Dangerous if used on electrical fires

Foam

Blue

Not very suitable

Yes

No

Yes

Dangerous if used on electrical fires

Carbon dioxide

Red with black band

Not very suitable

Yes

Yes

Yes

Not specially suitable outdoors

Vaporising liquid

Yellow

Not very suitable

Yes

Yes

Yes

Can be toxic in confined spaces. Ventilate well after use.

Dry chemical powder

Red with white band

Not very suitable

Yes

Yes

Yes

Can cause serious damage to sensitive equipment