red fire

American  

noun

1. any of various combustible preparations, as one containing strontium nitrate, that burn with a vivid red light: used chiefly in pyrotechnic displays and in signaling.

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red fire British  

noun

1. any combustible material that burns with a bright red flame: used in flares and fireworks. The colour is usually produced by strontium salts

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Etymology

Origin of red fire

First recorded in 1810–20

Example Sentences

When at last she wrenched her eyes open, Akira found herself staring straight up into the face of Dodger, who was coated all over in bright red fire retardant.

From Literature

Atop the aerial ladder of a bright red fire engine, a firefighter wrangles a hose.

From Los Angeles Times

Since Monday, Hong Kong has been under a red fire danger warning, the highest level, as dry weather conditions made the risk of fire extremely high.

From The Wall Street Journal

The man was wearing a yellow firefighter uniform — and he was driving a full-size red fire engine outfitted with emergency lights, California license plates and an American flag.

From Los Angeles Times

“Then, all of a sudden, it updated and showed that the red fire zone had spread all over the whole area,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times