hostile fire

hostile fire definition - business

hostile fire

In property insurance, a fire that becomes uncontrollable or breaks out from where it was intended to burn. Property damage must generally result from hostile fire in order for coverage to be provided under a homeowner's insurance policy. Compare friendly fire.

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