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Definition of direct loss by fire

: loss traceable to fire as the proximate cause : loss that is caused by smoke or by water used in extinguishing a fire

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“Direct loss by fire.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/direct%20loss%20by%20fire. Accessed 6 Jul. 2022.

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