start a fire
Example Sentences
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It was July 4, and Costas was afraid that the people who were regularly gathering at the house might start a fire.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
The day after the fires the government sent out an emergency alert to millions of people across England and Wales, warning them against "any activity that could start a fire".
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
Theoretically, making a bet could give someone the perverse incentive to start a fire, or help one grow.
From Slate ● Jun. 30, 2026
The submarine vanished on November 15, 2017 after reporting that seawater had entered the ventilation system, causing a battery on the vessel to short-circuit and start a fire.
From Barron's ● Mar. 4, 2026
He could make the sign and start a fire, too, to draw attention to the sign.
From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret
