Historians disagree as to whether the fire played a part in preventing subsequent major outbreaks.

I'm very anxious to see how the fire plays in the morning paper, so I shower, dress and leave quickly under the cover of darkness.

But fire has always played an important role in the life cycle of the pine barrens.

In the ritual of the Jewish temple fire and light played a conspicuous part.

The initial survey found some charred wood, indicating a fire may have played a part in the ship's loss.

Native American fires may have also played a role in maintaining this landscape.

The name likely refers to an early forest fire, and fires played a significant role in the park's early history.

The historic role that fire played in the prairie landscape is important and can be highly beneficial to many plant species.

The fire in the background behind the policemen and reporters played on screens nationwide.

Natural fires may also have played a role.