| 1. May be fought if explosives not directly involved. 2. If WP munitions are involved, smoke is liberated. a) WP munitions may
explode. b) Phosphorus should be immersed in water or sprayed with water continuously.
3. For fires involving HC and incendiaries. a) Water should
not be used unless large quantities are available. b) Use dry sand or dry powder agent in
the early stage.
4. For fires involving pyrotechnics and incendiaries. a)
Protect adjacent buildings and magazines. b) Do not use CO2 or Halon extinguishers or
water. c) Allow magnesium to cool unless upon flammable material. In this case, use a
2-inch layer of dry sand or powder on the floor and rake the burning material onto this
layer and resmother. (Withdraw distance is 600 feet, inhabited building distance for
quantities greater than 500,000 lbs. NEW).
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