| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Job of extinguishing blazes (12) | Puzzler | 20 Jan 2024 |
| Dealing with problems as they arise, rather than planning to avoid them | The Guardian Speedy | 13 Nov 2022 |
| Harry Griffith in eg dowser's job | ||
| Going to blazes to show someone the door for violent behaviour | Irish Times Crosaire | 21 Aug 2018 |
| Dealing with arising problems | The Times Concise | 28 Mar 2018 |
| Going to blazes blowing old flame out perhaps | Irish Times Crosaire | 08 Mar 2016 |