If a person is being robbed or assaulted, he or she should yell, "Fire" in order to be noticed by others, since bystanders who might run away from a robbery or an assault may rush to see where the fire is.

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Yelling "Fire" can attract more attention because people are generally more responsive to the perceived threat of a fire, which might prompt them to investigate or call for help.

If a Person Is Being Robbed or Assaulted, He or She