Meaning of the word "house fire" in English

What does "house fire" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

house fire

US /ˈhaʊs faɪər/
UK /ˈhaʊs faɪər/

Noun

a fire that occurs in a house or residential building

Example:
The family lost everything in the devastating house fire.
Firefighters quickly responded to the house fire.