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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forest fire
Noun
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The fast-moving brush fire that swept through the canyon off Montezuma Road near San Diego State University on Oct. 31 reminds us how fast disaster can strike.—
Rene Kaprielian,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Feb. 2025 -
The brush fire blackened about 100 square feet before being extinguished by firefighters, deputies said in the news release.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacramento Bee,
5 Feb. 2025
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And the widespread wildfires in Los Angeles last month could have led consumers there to cut back even further.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
14 Feb. 2025
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Forecasters expect the heaviest rain to fall Thursday and Friday in Southern California, where thousands of acres of land burned in a series of deadly wildfires last month is vulnerable to landslides and debris runoff.—
Christopher Cann,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Sharing a chat around the campfire, Irvin points the finger at Helly by suggesting her innie is really her outie.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
13 Feb. 2025
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Guests looking for a more immersive experience can step outside the diner to enjoy the lights while sitting by a campfire.—
Jamie Davis Smith,
USA TODAY,
1 Feb. 2025
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Frustration grew among the Palestinians waiting to go north as some warmed around bonfires against the winter cold.—
Wafaa Shurafa, Samy Magdy,
TIME,
27 Jan. 2025
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On New Year’s Eve, Pavlovich, Stout, and Caroline gathered around a bonfire at the Athens home of the musician Michael Stipe, an old friend of Caroline’s.—
Lila Shapiro,
Vulture,
13 Jan. 2025
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