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fire engine

[fahyuhr en-juhn] / ˈfaɪər ˌɛn dʒən /
NOUN
fire truck
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Dozens of homes stood gutted and abandoned, while a charred fire engine lay among the wreckage nearby, an AFP reporter saw.

From Barron's Aug. 4, 2026

Until, that is, the predawn hours Sunday when Bader’s scooter collided with the back of a fire engine.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 31, 2026

It said another factor was the lack of a transponder on the fire engine.

From Barron's Apr. 23, 2026

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service said three fire engine crews were called to tackle the blaze, which affected two floors of the property at Caerphilly Close, just after midnight on Friday 9 January.

From BBC Jan. 11, 2026

So Dr. Krupnik got onto his hands and knees and made a siren noise as he pushed the red fire engine slowly down the hall.

From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry




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