fire extinguisher
noun
: a portable or wheeled apparatus for putting out small fires by ejecting extinguishing chemicals
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Journey's Neal Schon Reflects on Selling 'Don't Stop Believin'' Guitar and Other Treasures from His Collection
Another witness told Houston outlet KPRC that the band exited the stage before the song was over, and several people later inspected the stage with fire extinguishers.
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Bailey Richards, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
As the audience continued singing along, unaware of the issue, members of Journey’s crew were reportedly seen rushing to the stage with fire extinguishers.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 15 Mar. 2025
Lake Mary Fire Department Open House: Activities include EMS demonstration, station tours, practice using a fire extinguisher and CPR demonstration.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2025
The mechanics used all the fire extinguishers in the shop, in an effort to douse the flames, before evacuating.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2025
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Bailey Richards, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
As the audience continued singing along, unaware of the issue, members of Journey’s crew were reportedly seen rushing to the stage with fire extinguishers.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 15 Mar. 2025
Lake Mary Fire Department Open House: Activities include EMS demonstration, station tours, practice using a fire extinguisher and CPR demonstration.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2025
The mechanics used all the fire extinguishers in the shop, in an effort to douse the flames, before evacuating.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2025
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“Fire extinguisher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fire%20extinguisher. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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