hostile fire

American  

noun

Insurance.

1. an unintentional fire, from which any resulting loss can be claimed as an insurance liability (friendly fire ).

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Example Sentences

The BBC understands the incident is not thought to have been caused by hostile fire.

From BBC

Military experts say the plan's success is dependent on security, both from the possibility of hostile fire in a still-active combat zone and from large crowds of civilians swarming the aid shipments.

From BBC

They have fought intermittent skirmishes on the glacier, but more Indian and Pakistani troops have died from the grueling conditions than from hostile fire.

From Seattle Times

On Monday, supporters of Boris Johnson had a spring in their step as hostile fire seemed to abate.

From BBC

It did not specify whether the helicopter crashed due to hostile fire or a technical malfunction.

From Reuters