fire line

noun

: firebreak

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From the fire lines to stories of hope and resilience, our coverage sought to inform and unite a region reeling from crisis. — ABC News, 18 Nov. 2025 Smoke can irritate eyes and lungs miles from the fire line, so include extra water to stay hydrated during a long drive or wait at a shelter. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 11 May 2026 Their job is to create a fire line, clearing a narrow strip of land down to soil and removing flammable vegetation to help slow or stop the fire's spread. — Kenny Choi, CBS News, 8 May 2026 Now they’ll be allowed to wear them during some work battling wildfires, including patrolling for areas where the blaze has jumped past fire lines and putting out smoldering remains after a fire is contained. — Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for fire line

Word History

First Known Use

1901, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of fire line was in 1901

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“Fire line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fire%20line. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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: firebreak
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