108. A large fire, involving class «A» material, has developed in the ship's galley. In combating this fire, which action should you take?

Cooling adjoining surfaces before opening the galley door prevents fire spread and enables a safer, controlled response to a large Class A fire. Containment and boundary cooling are priorities for enclosed-space fires, as opening a compartment without preparation can intensify the fire and risk flashover or backdraft. Cooling horizontal and vertical surfaces reduces heat transfer and prepares for a structured firefighting response using hose teams.