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There’s been a fire! Should I call the fire department?

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Sentence

Narrator

There’s been a fire! Should I call the fire department?

Study notes

How to use in different contexts

Giving Advice

If there's a fire, you should immediately call the fire department.

Describing Habits

I always call the fire department if I see a fire.

Asking About Others

Did you call the fire department when you saw the fire?

Sharing Hypotheticals

If there wasn't a fire department, we'd be in serious trouble.

Rephrased versions

Formal

A fire has occurred. It is recommended that you contact the fire department.

Casual

There's a fire! Call the fire department!

Simpler English

Fire! Call the firefighters!

Phrases to learn

There's been a fire

A fire has started or is currently burning.

call the fire department

To contact the emergency service responsible for extinguishing fires.