| catch fire |
to start to burn. |
| fire alarm |
a device that gives off a noise to signal that a fire is occurring. |
| fire department |
a part of a city or town government that works to prevent and put out fires, or the people who work for it. |
| fire engine |
a large truck that carries firefighters and their tools to a fire. Fire engines usually have a ladder and a pump for spraying water or chemicals used to put out fires. |
| fire escape |
a metal stair or ladder used as an emergency exit in case of fire. Fire escapes are usually on the outside of buildings. |
| fire extinguisher |
a container for chemicals that can be sprayed on a fire to put it out. |
| fire station |
a place where firefighters stay and where fire trucks and things to fight fires are kept. |
| fire truck |
a large truck that firefighters ride in to go to a fire and that carries the things firefighters need to put out fires; fire engine. |
| fire up |
to get (something) burning, heating, or cooking. [2 definitions] |
| on fire |
burning; in flames. |
| play with fire |
to bring about danger by doing something in a reckless way. |
| set fire to |
to cause to start burning; ignite. |