: It is seen as a dangerous yet illuminating messenger that portends an immense power we must heed to avoid "getting burned".
In contemporary and historical contexts, the phrase is often literal, referring to catastrophic events that signal broader crises. Fire on the Horizon
“There is a difference between frost and fire other than the temperature. Frost is cold, resembling silence, death even. However, in fire lies the spark of life; heat and light.” This I Believe Current Issue - Parapraxis : It is seen as a dangerous yet