fight a fire

This page is about the collocation fight a fire

collocation pattern: verb + noun

Meaning

to try to put out a fire

For example

  • Fire crews had to fight a number of large fires last night.

  • Fighting that fire was the most dangerous thing I've ever had to do.

Note:
Similar collocations include "fight a blaze" and "fight a bushfire"

Quick Quiz

Fighting a fire is most difficult when

a. it keeps going out

b. it's out of control

c. it's nearly out
a) it keeps going out b) it's out of control c) it's nearly out

Contributor: Matt Errey