A fire involving ordinary combustible materials such as wastepaper and rags would be classified as:

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Class A fires involve ordinary combustible materials such as wood, cloth, paper, and plastic. Wastepaper and rags fall under this category. Class B fires involve flammable liquids, Class C fires involve electrical equipment, Class D fires involve combustible metals, and Class E fires involve electrical fires in live electrical equipment.

A Fire Involving Ordinary Combustible Materials Such as Wastepaper and Rags