Mike Reilly suffered the loss of his home as a result of a chimney fire that was caused by the ignition of soot in the chimney. This fire would be described as: ______.

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A hostile fire is one that burns where it is not supposed to burn, such as a chimney fire caused by the ignition of soot. This contrasts with a friendly fire, which burns in its intended place, like a fireplace or furnace.

Mike Reilly Suffered the Loss of His Home as a Result