take fire

Example Sentences

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In Northern California, fire-evacuation “go bags” are normal, campfires are essentially a thing of the past, and even people living outside take fire risks seriously.

From Slate • Nov. 12, 2024

“We take fire safety very seriously, and we also take our faith very seriously,” Mr. Lissau wrote to CMS.

From Washington Times • May 5, 2023

"We need to take fire safety seriously," says Ms Airaksinen.

From BBC • Sep. 26, 2022

The cause was unknown, Fruetel said, adding that he expected it would take fire crews until Thursday to fully extinguish the blaze.

From Reuters • Dec. 25, 2019

"We shall take fire from the others. Listen. Tomorrow well hunt and get meat. Tonight Ill go along with two hunters-who'll come?"

From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding