Water is not suitable for extinguishing Class D fires due to reactions with metals like magnesium that can intensify the fire.
Water and water-based solutions should never be used to extinguish a Class D fire. Class D fires involve metals like magnesium that react with water, producing hydrogen gas that intensifies the fire. Instead, a Class D dry chemical fire extinguisher or sand should be used to tackle magnesium fires.
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