Question

Why is the street called fiery in poem rain in summer?

Answer 1

the street depicted as on "fier" in the broad and fiery street needs the rain to cool its surface.

Answer 2

Answer :

H. W. Longfellow uses the line 'In the broad and fiery street' to describe the street in his poem 'Rain In Summer.' The street has been depicted as 'fiery' because it is very hot and dry after spending many hours in the scorching heat of the summer sun. It seems as if the street is on fire and needs the rain drops to cool itself down.

Cambridge English Dictionary defines 'fiery' as 'flaming or extremely bright, hot, or of a red color like fire.'