forest fire

noun

Definition of forest firenext
as in brush fire

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  1. brush fire
  2. wildfire
  3. campfire
  4. bonfire
Noun
  • The storm came after the city faced a dry fall season and multiple brush fires, according to USA TODAY's previous reporting.
    Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
  • New York City declared a drought warning on Monday, its first in 22 years, as the Northeast deals with severe dry conditions and brush fires during a historically dry autumn.
    Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 19 Nov. 2024
Definition of brush fire
Noun
  • The wildfire has scorched 1,800 acres near Pepperdine University prompting evacuations along the coast amid high winds with some structures destroyed.
    Kylie Mohr, WIRED, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Davila explained that the past couple of months have seen minimal precipitation, not only in the Phoenix area but also in the Arizona High Country, including Payson, where one of the two active wildfires is burning.
    Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of wildfire
Noun
  • Stay warm on the mountain and around the campfire with great apparel deals, including this comfy Adidas Men's Essentials 3-Stripes Fleece Full-Zip Hoodie for $39 (originally $65).
    Anne Taylor, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Here's why there are still some Given the warmer temperatures and lack of precipitation, Davila urged residents and visitors to be mindful and ensure campfires are cool to the touch before leaving them.
    Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of campfire
Noun
  • Brighton, England, will host its annual Burning the Clocks festival and parade Saturday which will see thousands of people walk through the city with paper lanterns to be burned in a bonfire to bid farewell to the past and welcome the new year.
    Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
  • At West Point, Beat Navy week is marked by the burning of a bonfire with a 20-foot effigy of a Navy ship before the Army marathon team begins the 300-mile run from campus to Northwest Stadium to deliver the game ball.
    Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of bonfire
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