Which is not a recommended action to take in the event of a fire involving pesticides?

• A. Use water jets to put out the pesticide fire.
• B. Evacuate area and call emergency services.
• C. Use foam or dry chemical extinguishers appropriate for the pesticide.
• D. Keep upwind and ventilate.

Answer: (A)

In a fire involving pesticides, the priority is to prevent spread and protect people from toxic fumes by using extinguishing methods that smother the fire and are compatible with the pesticide type. Water jets are not recommended because many pesticide fires involve flammable liquids or solvents that don’t mix with water. Water can spread these burning liquids to other areas, carry contaminants, or even react with certain pesticides, making the fire harder to control and increasing risk to bystanders.

Evacuate the area and call emergency services to ensure professional responders handle the situation. If trained and equipped, use foam or dry chemical extinguishers that are appropriate for chemical fires to smother or interrupt the fuel source. Keep upwind and ventilate to avoid inhaling toxic fumes and to push smoke away from you and others.

So the action not recommended is using water jets to put out the pesticide fire.