extinguish
Example Sentences
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Firefighters extinguished the fire after about 45 minutes.
From Los Angeles Times
The captain suggested possibly bringing hand tools or a backpack filled with water up the hill to extinguish any hot spots.
From Los Angeles Times
"Emergency services rushed to the scene and found the vehicle completely engulfed in flames. Firefighters carried out rescue and extinguishing operations. A security perimeter was set up," the police statement said.
From Barron's
"Emergency services rushed to the scene and found the vehicle completely engulfed in flames. Firefighters carried out rescue and extinguishing operations. A security perimeter was set up," a police statement said.
From Barron's
The Los Angeles Fire Department said more than 100 firefighters extinguished the blaze in less than two hours and reported no injuries.
From Los Angeles Times
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