On fire

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Urgency

Used when an immediate response is required to a dangerous situation.

Illustration for Urgency

Call 911, the car is on fire!

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Alarm

Indicates a serious, often destructive incident, prompting quick action.

Illustration for Alarm

We need to evacuate; the building on fire!

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Observation

Describes the visual experience of seeing flames engulfing something.

Illustration for Observation

I looked outside and saw the field was on fire.

Visual representation of the word "On fire"

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