brush·fire
ˈbrəsh-ˌfī(-ə)r 
: involving mobilization only on a small and local scale
brushfire border wars
1
: a fire involving low-growing plants (such as scrub and brush)
2
: a minor conflict or crisis
putting out political brush fires
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Glenn Garner, Deadline, 11 Jan. 2025
The Getty Villa The world-famous art museum has so far remained safe, according to a Jan. 8 announcement on its website, although a small brush fire burned trees and vegetation on the property.
—Jason Lalljee, Axios, 10 Jan. 2025
California State Parks announced Friday the arrest of Gloria Lynn Mandich, 60, in connection with a brush fire that ignited near Leo Carrillo State Park in Los Angeles County.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
One of the most devastating Los Angeles fires in recent history
As crews battled infernos across Los Angeles County Wednesday evening, yet another brush fire erupted.
—Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Officers in Azusa, California have arrested a man suspected of arson following a brush fire that broke out in Pioneer Park.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 11 Jan. 2025
The Getty Villa The world-famous art museum has so far remained safe, according to a Jan. 8 announcement on its website, although a small brush fire burned trees and vegetation on the property.
—Jason Lalljee, Axios, 10 Jan. 2025
California State Parks announced Friday the arrest of Gloria Lynn Mandich, 60, in connection with a brush fire that ignited near Leo Carrillo State Park in Los Angeles County.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
One of the most devastating Los Angeles fires in recent history
As crews battled infernos across Los Angeles County Wednesday evening, yet another brush fire erupted.
—Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Brushfire.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brushfire. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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