Story: "Fire Ready"

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Across
  1. 2. burning slowly with smoke but no flame
  2. 4. an opening that allows the escape of vapor, heat, gas or liquid
  3. 6. the possibility of suffering harm or injury
  4. 7. to give notice or inform beforehand
  5. 8. burned and made black by fire
  6. 10. the state of continuing to live or exist in spite of difficult circumstances
  7. 11. a large, destructive fire that spreads quickly over woodland or brush
Down
  1. 1. keeping someone or something safe from injury, damage, or loss
  2. 2. something which gives protection or cover
  3. 3. ready to do something or ready to deal with something
  4. 5. a model which is accepted as a basis for comparison
  5. 9. a small piece of burning coal/wood from a fire