Why is a Class K fire extinguisher different?

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I have ABC fire extinguishers around the property, and also some water Class A only.

A fireman recently told me I should have a class K in the kitchen. OK, I guess K for kitchen. What makes Class K different?
 
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Here's a description and explanation of the different classes of extinguishers.
Class K


Fire class - Wikipedia

Thanks for the quick reference George2615... your Class K is my Class F.

Being a pedantic, retired, Navy bloke I have two B/E 'dry chem' extinguishers in the house... one by my wood heater and the other just outside the kitchen. I also have a fire blanket inside the kitchen which is primarily there in case of a grease fire... an extinguisher (or, of course, water) would spread a grease fire.
 
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K's are very expensive and as already mentioned, intended for industrial kitchens/restaurants.
 
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Had a big 'ol grease fire at a Boy Scout cook out - long ago. The Scout Master used a wool blanket over the huge frying pan. Snuffed the fire instantly - horrid smell - burning wool.
 

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