The fire in a small bin using papers and pencil shavings as fuel is classified as a Class A fire.
Explanation
- Class A fires involve ordinary combustible materials such as paper, wood, fabric, and similar solids.
- Since papers and pencil shavings are combustible solid fuels, they fall under Class A.
- Class A fires are the most common type and can be extinguished using water or foam extinguishers.
This classification is consistent across international standards and is supported by multiple reliable sources on fire classes.
