Situational irony occurs when there is a discrepancy between what is expected to happen and what actually happens. An example of situational irony is a fire station burning down. One would expect a fire station, which is dedicated to preventing and fighting fires, to be one of the safest places from fire hazards. However, the unexpected event of it burning down creates a striking contrast to what is typically anticipated.
What is an example of situational irony?
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