fire at
Example Sentences
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Hong Kong authorities have charged two companies and seven people over the devastating fire at the Wang Fuk housing complex last November.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
In 2020, a ballot box caught on fire at the Baldwin Park Library, prompting an investigation of potential arson.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
However, the fire service issued warnings to fans after a stray flare caused a small fire at a hotel and about 75 people were rescued "from incidents at height".
From BBC • May 31, 2026
A 2024 dormitory fire at Hillside Endarasha Academy in Nyeri county killed 21 boys, prompting government promises of nationwide school safety audits and prosecutions, though it remains unclear whether the measures were implemented.
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
On the trip back, Hamilton recovered consciousness for a time and muttered to Hosack, “Pendleton knows I did not mean to fire at Colonel Burr the first time.”
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
