as in blaze
a fire in a wild area (such as a forest) that is not controlled and that can burn a large area very quickly
The recent wildfires were made worse by the strong winds.
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Recent Examples of wildfire
Los Angeles’s luxury hotels have opened their doors to wildfire victims—and their pets.
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Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 21 Jan. 2025
The announcement for the 97th Oscar noms was originally set to take place Jan. 17 but was pushed to Jan. 19 due to the wildfires that broke out two weeks ago, destroying numerous structures around Los Angeles and impacting many Oscar voters.
—Kimberly Nordyke, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Jan. 2025
With Bass now facing backlash for her response to the preparation and response to the region’s wildfires, Caruso has become a frequent critic of her and the city’s response to the crisis.
—Julia Manchester, The Hill, 21 Jan. 2025
Nearly 180,000 people have been forced to evacuate because of the ongoing wildfires.
—Denise Chow, NBC News, 10 Jan. 2025
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Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 21 Jan. 2025
The announcement for the 97th Oscar noms was originally set to take place Jan. 17 but was pushed to Jan. 19 due to the wildfires that broke out two weeks ago, destroying numerous structures around Los Angeles and impacting many Oscar voters.
—Kimberly Nordyke, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Jan. 2025
With Bass now facing backlash for her response to the preparation and response to the region’s wildfires, Caruso has become a frequent critic of her and the city’s response to the crisis.
—Julia Manchester, The Hill, 21 Jan. 2025
Nearly 180,000 people have been forced to evacuate because of the ongoing wildfires.
—Denise Chow, NBC News, 10 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for wildfire
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wildfire
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The Eaton and Palisades Fires have been some of the most destructive blazes in California history, and are estimated to have caused at least $20 to $30 billion in damages, possibly higher, per various insurance company estimates.—
Andrew Freedman,
Axios,
20 Jan. 2025
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The blazes have at least 27 people and are shaping up to be one of the costliest natural disasters in U.S. history.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Jan. 2025
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For homeowners in Illinois and across the country, the Getty’s resilience against the inferno holds important lessons.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Jan. 2025
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Toxic ash, hazardous waste and charred debris left in the wake of the infernos must be cleaned up, plus repairs to infrastructure such as water and electricity, officials said.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN,
17 Jan. 2025
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Following the dinner, guests relax by a campfire on the tidal flats to enjoy dessert with a view of the incoming tide.—
Caitlin Palumbo,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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After a long day of hiking, relax by the campfire, toast marshmallows, and swap stories with fellow travelers.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
14 Jan. 2025
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The infusion of peat and sugar kelp introduces notes of bonfire smoke, heather, and maritime elements, balanced by the fruitiness from the red wine cask maturation.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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These chilly temps usually bring falling iguanas, dogs in puffer jackets and backyard bonfires.—
Martin Vassolo,
Axios,
10 Jan. 2025
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“Wildfire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wildfire. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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