Key Concepts: • Conductivity of Water: Water can conduct electricity, especially when it is not pure and contains impurities that provide it with ions capable of carrying electrical charge. This conductivity creates a direct risk of electrocution to anyone attempting to douse an electrical fire with water. • Safety Protocols: Recognizing the risks associated with using water on electrical fires, safety standards and protocols specifically advise against it. Instead, they recommend using non-conductive extinguishing agents, such as carbon dioxide or dry chemical fire extinguishers, which are safer alternatives. • Electrical Fire Extinguishing Practices: Effective extinguishing of electrical fires involves not only the use of appropriate extinguishing agents but also ensuring that the electrical supply to the affected equipment is immediately cut off to reduce the risk of re-ignition and provide a safer environment for firefighting efforts. Explanation: • Water is a common firefighting agent used in various scenarios due to its availability and efficiency in extinguishing certain types of fires, particularly those involving ordinary combustibles like wood or paper. • However, water is not used to extinguish fires involving electrical equipment, and this decision is rooted in fundamental principles of safety and the properties of water itself. Conclusion: So, Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.