Want to use Fire correctly in a sentence? These 20 example sentences show the word in context, together with its meaning and synonyms like attack or discharge.

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Fire in a sentence

Fire | Fired | Fires | Firefighters | Firearms | Firearm | Fireworks | Firefighter | Fireplace

Fire meaning

  1. A (usually self-sustaining) chemical reaction involving the bonding of oxygen with carbon or other fuel, with the production of heat and the presence of flame or smouldering.
  2. An instance of this chemical reaction, especially when intentionally created and maintained in a specific location to a useful end (such as a campfire or a hearth fire).
  3. The occurrence, often accidental, of fire in a certain place, causing damage and danger.

Synonyms of Fire

attack discharge onrush onset onslaught firing burning combustion flaming flame natural event occurrent occurrence happening fireplace

Fire in Dutch

Example sentences (20)

Firefighters succeeded in extinguishing the fire using water sourced from the fire engine and nearby fire hydrant.

A spokesperson for Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service said: 'Fire crews are at the scene of a disused building fire.

A brand-new fire station in Germany that was destroyed in a fire did not have a fire alarm system, officias say.

One fire crew was sent from Central Fire Station to the scene, and a fire investigation officer was also in attendance.

Fire wall main Fire walls resist spread of fire within or sometimes between structures to provide passive fire protection.

The NSW Rural Fire Service advises people to know their fire risk and what you will do if fire threatens.

Fire crews were called about the fire at 6:50am and arrived at the surface fire area at two minutes passed seven this morning.

The Pocatello Fire Department also provided North Bannock Fire District with assistance fighting the Trail Creek Fire on Sunday.

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Fire tore through the upper floors of 100 Clark St. on Sept. 21. Fire officials now say the fire started accidentally on a balcony.

A 50-year-old Golden Beach man was interviewed for lighting a fire in a fire pit during a period of total fire ban in Golden Beach.

The fire caused 25% fire damage and 100% smoke damage to the front of the building and 100% fire damage to the rear of the building.

Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (Contra Costa Fire) is excited to announce the 2024 Contra Costa Fire Annual Open House.

Both the Police and Fire Service were summoned and the fire was extinguished by the Fire Service.

Verwood Fire Station, assisted by Fordingbridge Fire Station, used foam to extinguish the fire.

The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) Kumalarang Fire Station disclosed that the fire damaged five classrooms, one office, and a school clinic.

Fire Inspector Kyle Lauzon, Cagayan de Oro Fire Department spokesperson said the fire that broke out at 10:44 pm Friday reached the 4th alarm.

Crews from both CAL FIRE and Alameda County Fire Department are responding to the fire.

A spokesperson from Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service said: "Fire crews have been called to a car fire on Eaton Road, West Derby, this afternoon.

Asheville Fire Department, Asheville Police Department, State Bureau of Investigation and Office of State Fire Marshal are investigating the fire.

A London Fire Brigade spokesperson said: "Firefighters from Woodford and Chingford fire stations responded to reports of a vehicle fire on the A406.

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Common combinations with fire

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Frequently asked questions

How do you use "fire" in a sentence?
An example: "Firefighters succeeded in extinguishing the fire using water sourced from the fire engine and nearby fire hydrant." This page contains 20 example sentences with the word "fire" from real English texts.
What does "fire" mean?
Fire means: A (usually self-sustaining) chemical reaction involving the bonding of oxygen with carbon or other fuel, with the production of heat and the presence of flame or smouldering.
What are synonyms of "fire"?
Common synonyms of "fire" include: attack, discharge, onrush, onset, onslaught, firing, burning, combustion. Plus 7 more synonyms.
What is "fire" in Dutch?
"fire" translates to Dutch as: vuur.
How many example sentences with "fire" are there?
Voorbeeldzinnen.info contains 20 example sentences with "fire", drawn from a database of millions of English sentences.

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