fire at

Example Sentences

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Drozdenko said Ukraine's attacks caused a fire at an unspecified military facility, and that residents were being evacuated.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

County Fire battalion chief reported a structure on fire at the same intersection, according to last week’s county report.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 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

A man caught fire at Melbourne international airport in November 2025 after a lithium power bank in his pocket ignited, leaving him with burns to his leg and fingers.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

Two young men in plain brown kaftans were running across the lawns and toward them with purpose, their silhouettes blurred against the blood-orange glow of the roaring fire at their back.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray