Upon arrival at the scene of a motor vehicle collision,you find a vehicle that is on fire.The fire is confined to the engine compartment and the hood is tightly closed.Of the following,which is the BEST course of action?
A) Use a long-handled pry-bar to open the hood and put out the fire with a fire extinguisher.
B) Let the fire burn and concentrate on extricating the patient.
C) Wet the interior of the vehicle to keep the fire from spreading.
D) Discharge a dry chemical fire extinguisher onto the patient's clothing to protect him from the fire.
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