Class C fires involve which of the following?

Class C fires are specifically related to energized electrical equipment. When involved in a fire, electrical equipment can pose unique hazards because water, a common extinguishing agent, can conduct electricity and create additional risk for firefighters and anyone nearby. Therefore, Class C fires require special consideration and extinguishing methods that are safe for electrical sources, such as dry chemical extinguishers or carbon dioxide extinguishers.

In fire classifications, other types like flammable gases or hydrocarbons fall under different categories. For instance, Class B involves flammable liquids, and Class K is specific to cooking oils and fats, making them unsuitable for categorizing Class C incidents. Understanding this specificity helps firefighters approach each type of fire with the appropriate safety measures and extinguishing techniques.