Question

1. select all that apply.

select four common causes of fires.
□ open flames
□ water leak
□ heating elements (space heaters or clothes dryers)
□ overheated materials
□ electrical shorts
□ structural failure

Explanation:

To determine common fire causes, we analyze each option:

• Open flames (e.g., candles, torches) can ignite combustible materials.
• Water leak causes water damage, not fire.
• Heating elements (space heaters, dryers) can overheat and start fires.
• Overheated materials (e.g., overloaded wires, hot machinery) can ignite.
• Electrical shorts create sparks/heat, leading to fire.
• Structural failure relates to building integrity, not fire ignition.

So the four common fire causes are open flames, heating elements, overheated materials, and electrical shorts.

Answer:

A. open flames, C. heating elements (space heaters or clothes dryers), D. overheated materials, E. electrical shorts