Don't leave a child alone in a room with an open fire.
a cosy open fire in the sitting room for winter
open fire in American English
1.
to begin to shoot
2.
to begin; start
See full dictionary entry for fire
Examples of 'open fire' in a sentence
open fire
The picture windows seem to bring the snowy scenery into the lounge, which is warmed by an open fire and cosy sofas.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Downstairs is a large contemporary kitchen and a cosy sitting room with an open fire.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
The policeman grabbed his gun and opened fire.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
He raised his gun again and opened fire.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
It had a tiny sitting room with an open fire and a tiny kitchen where my wife did lots of cooking.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
It has two double bedrooms and a single, and the front room has an open fire.
The Sun (2013)
Large open fire in winter; service in the gardens in summer.
Millon, Kim & Millon, Marc The Wine Roads of France (1989)
In winter, the open fire is wonderfully cosy.
The Sun (2011)
Each room is uniquely styled and many feature antique or bespoke furniture, while common areas include landscaped gardens and elegant drawing rooms with open fires.