fire on

Example Sentences

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The last major fire on the Channel Islands was the Scorpion fire, which burned 1,368 acres on Santa Cruz Island in 2020.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

“We are still putting out the fire on the deck, but there are no visible flames anymore,” said the captain over the marine VHF radio.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

On 8 May 2025, a Toyota car previously owned by the prime minister was found on fire on a street he previously lived on in Kentish Town, north London.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

He is accused of starting a fire on New Year's Eve 2025 in the mountains overlooking the ritzy neighborhood.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

“Then we can build a fire on the beach and eat and sleep. We need rest. First thing tomorrow we’ll figure out how to get further south.”

From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña