Learn · Sentences Emergencies
The fire spread quickly! I hope we’re not too late.
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The fire spread quickly! I hope we’re not too late.
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How to use in different contexts
Reporting an Emergency
The fire spread rapidly! I fear we may be too late.
Expressing Concern
The fire is spreading fast; I'm worried we won't get there in time.
Narrating an Event
Suddenly, the fire spread quickly, and we knew we had to act fast.
Describing a Scene
Flames engulfed the building as the fire spread with alarming speed.
Rephrased versions
Formal
The fire's rapid spread is cause for concern; I trust we are not too late to intervene.
Casual
Whoa, that fire spread like crazy! Hopefully, we're not too late.
Simpler English
The fire went fast! I hope we can still help.
Phrases to learn
spread quickly
To expand or move rapidly.
too late
After the time when something can be done.