false fire
"False fire" can refer to misleading signals or alarms that create the impression of danger or emergency, often leading to unnecessary responses.
Definition
B2Safety and Emergency Response
(common)A signal from a fire alarm system that prompts a response despite there being no actual fire or threat.
Example
- The fire department was called out for a false fire alarm last night.
- Due to a false fire, the building was evacuated unnecessarily.
C1Maritime
(historical)A combustible used by warships for signaling or to mislead enemies.
Example
- The captain ordered the use of false fire to deceive the approaching enemy fleet.
C1Legal
(technical, legal)The criminal act of intentionally triggering a fire alarm or reporting a fire when none exists.
Example
- He was charged under the penal code for making a false fire report.
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