The phrase "are facing fire" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in contexts where individuals or groups are experiencing intense criticism, challenges, or danger.
Example: "The politicians are facing fire from the media for their controversial decisions."
Alternatives: "are under attack" or "are encountering backlash".
Kerrey stressed that members of his seven-man Navy SEAL team began shooting after they were shot at and assumed they were facing fire from Viet Cong soldiers.
And while it is a sadness that the public debate about national security has become quite so entrenched and predictable, my more recent year or two in government has reminded me that when you're facing fire from both sides, you've probably got it about right.
Benjamin Cardin] plans to introduce next week, comes as Trump is facing fire for adding meetings with business partners to his presidential transition schedule, including his children … in meetings with foreign heads of state and allegedly encouraging foreign diplomats to stay at his new Washington hotel.
Brownback has been facing fire for his initiative, which includes eliminating a slew of deductions, such as those for charitable giving.
But this time they are facing something other than fire.
Owners of flats in a Manchester complex which was marketed as an "outstanding" investment opportunity are facing huge losses after the fire brigade banned people from living there.
George R.R. Martin wrote the "Red Wedding" sequence years ago for his "A Song of Ice & Fire" series, but he's facing the fire again after the scene played out in the latest episode of "Game of Thrones".
With the election set for Sept. 22, Chancellor Gerhard Schröder is facing heavy fire over the economy.
They have now been facing rocket fire for eight years.
Did they realize that, whatever the consequences, that only one of them would be facing the fire, alone?
