firestink

Example:The firefighters were cautious, knowing that the smoke might contain carbon monoxide and other toxic components.

Definition:The dense, often dark or black, particle-filled gas given off when a material is burning or a fire has occurred, often along with heat and light.

Example:The pungent odor began to fill the apartment, and it later turned out to be the firestink of an incipient fire.

Definition:A smell, especially an objectionable one, which can sometimes indicate the presence of a fire before it becomes evident.

Example:The distinctive smell of burning plastic alerted the occupants to the possibility of a developing fire.

Definition:A distinctive perception provided by the sense of olfaction, which might be a precursor to a fire.