Example Sentences

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Firefighting helicopters worked swiftly to douse the flames with water.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 11, 2025

"Firefighting equipment on board is being deployed to suppress and control the fire caused in one cargo tank on the starboard side," a Trafigura spokesperson said.

From BBC • Jan. 26, 2024

"Firefighting as a job is classified as a carcinogen and it shouldn't be," Ormond said.

From Science Daily • Nov. 30, 2023

Firefighting costs were estimated at about $5.9 million.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 25, 2023

Firefighting teams were making "superhuman efforts" to contain them, he said.

From Reuters • Aug. 23, 2023