fireline

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Noun

fireline noun

A firebreak.
A row of firefighters seeking to stop spread of a forest fire.“The ranger said that working a fire is called being "on the fireline."”
The line where firefighters intend to stop a spreading fire.

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containment line fireside fire bay firebay bridge fire stairs escape fire fireboard firetrap fire board firehole lane fire exit fire block shelterbelt emergency escape

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