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Grade 12th pass8 grade science

In case of a fire, before the firemen uses the water hoses, they shut off the main electrical supply for the area. Explain why they do this.

Profile image of Harshit Singh
5 Years agoGrade 12th pass
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Profile image of Pawan Prajapati
5 Years ago
Firemen shuts off the main electrical supply for the area because water is a good conductor of electricity and the firemen can get electrocuted.