Give reason- Water is not used to control fires involving electrical equipment.

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Water is a conductor of electricity, so it can easily conduct electric current and cause danger of electric shocks or short-circuits. Therefore, water can not be used to control the fire involving electrical equipment. Water fire extinguishers are suitable for fighting fires involving solid combustible substances.

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