fire-resistant
Example Sentences
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Experts also blame climate change, decades of forest degradation and slash-and-burn land clearing practices that have changed the naturally fire-resistant landscape.
From Barron's ● Sep. 6, 2026
The state also requires home hardening measures for the structure itself — from covering vents with a mesh to block embers from entering to using fire-resistant building materials — for all new constructions since 2008.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
At 2,350 square feet with fire-resistant siding, it sits on the same plot where the Eaton Fire destroyed their home of 10 years in January 2025.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 20, 2026
"It's been pretty cool learning about hemp. I love using it because it's non-toxic, pest-resistant, fire-resistant and mould-resistant," Traci says.
From BBC ● Apr. 8, 2026
What evolved was a style of building, known as “Chicago School,” that was not just handsome, but truly fire-resistant.
From "The Great Fire" by Jim Murphy
