fire

Example Sentences

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"You're looking for the nearest fire exit, because you're thinking, I'm out of here," Kirkwood said.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

The threat of a toxic chemical tank explosion is off the table but some 50,000 evacuated residents need to remain in place, fire officials in California said Monday.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

Brazilian rookie Caio Collet had smashed the right side of his machine into the wall, ripping off two wheels and causing it to catch fire.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

"By the time I arrived, the commotion had already started, and I thought there might have been a small fire or something," she said.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Above the crackle of the fire he heard Renn muttering angrily.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver