fire
Example Sentences
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The threat of a failing chemical tank in Orange County exploding has been eliminated following an overnight operation, California fire officials say.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
"The first of the two was pulled out alive, but unfortunately, his body gave out and he did not survive. Doctors could not resuscitate him," regional fire bureau spokeswoman Maria Leah Sajili told AFP.
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
"These things, when they catch fire, they go - they really go - they are big, big issues and big fires," he added, although cabin crew are trained on how to deal with it.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
Hord ignored them both, and went to talk to the man by the fire.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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