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
  • Los Angeles County Fire Department units are on the ground and in the air fighting the brush fire, the department said on Facebook.
    Pilar Arias, Fox News, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Traffic heading south on Falls Road toward the I-83 exit was backed up before 7 a.m. The brush fire at Camp Small, the city’s wood waste collection area, was one of at least two fires that firefighters were tackling throughout the city on a subfreezing night with gusty winds.
    Michelle Deal-Zimmerman, Baltimore Sun, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of brush fire
Noun
  • Poor air quality from wildfires, vehicle exhaust, factories, and other sources takes a toll on lung health—but mounting research suggests that breathing unhealthy air can also put people at a greater risk of developing autoimmune diseases.
    Kaitlin Sullivan, Health, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The City of Malibu warned residents to prepare for potential wildfires, power outages, hazardous roads and malfunctioning traffic signals.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of wildfire
Noun
  • The sleek device is programmed with 20 sounds, some of which include white noise, rain, birds, a campfire, and waves.
    Toni Sutton, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Coleman Portable Camping Chair Stay comfortable sitting around the campfire with this camping chair.
    Anne Taylor, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of campfire
Noun
  • Activities ranged from yoga classes and forest hikes with the resident goats to watercolor painting, s’mores bonfires, and artisanal honey tastings that perfectly captured the upstate vibe.
    Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 7 Dec. 2024
  • The event include ice sculptures, a bonfire, food trucks, a Special Olympics Polar Plunge and live music.
    Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of bonfire
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