GCEEnglish LanguageIdioms and Figures of Speech2021

Which of the following sentences contains an example of irony?

AThe harmattan wind is as cold as ice.
BThe soldier fell in the battle and never rose again.
CThe fire service station burned to the ground last night.CORRECT
DHer voice was music to his ears after the long journey.
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Why the answer is C, and why the others tempt you.
Irony involves a situation or statement where the reality is the opposite of what is expected or appropriate. It is deeply ironic that a fire service station, which exists to fight fires, would itself be destroyed by fire. The other options illustrate simile, euphemism, and metaphor respectively.
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