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A fire has broken out near a set of gas cylinders, and one of them is in the flames.

What should you do?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. Spray it with a fire extinguisher until it has cooled down
  2. B. Get clear, raise the alarm, call the fire service
  3. C. Drag the cylinder out of the fire
  4. D. Open the valve to let the pressure out
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Answer: B

  • A. Wrong: Wrong. You would have to get close to the cylinder. Leave cooling it to the fire service.
  • B. Right: Right. A cylinder in a fire can burst. HSE advises not approaching it, evacuating the area around it and calling the fire and rescue service.
  • C. Wrong: Wrong. Never approach a cylinder that has been in a fire. It can burst without warning.
  • D. Wrong: Wrong. HSE says don't try to vent a heated cylinder. Get away and call the fire service.

Explanation

If a gas cylinder is in a fire, don't approach it. Raise the alarm, get everyone well clear and call the fire and rescue service.

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