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
How to Safely Travel and Support Communities Affected by the Fires
On Jan. 7, multiple wildfires in Los Angeles began spreading rapidly throughout the city, leading thousands of residents to be displaced amid the deadly blazes.
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Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
As a devastating wildfire burned through a Maui town, killing more than 100 people, emergency management employees traded dozens of text messages, creating a record that would later help investigators piece together the government’s response to the 2023 tragedy.
—TIME, 20 Mar. 2025
When the ground and vegetation are dry and the air has low relative humidity, high winds can also spread wildfires out of control.
—Chris Nowotarski, The Conversation, 20 Mar. 2025
Understanding the gravity of a red flag warning and adhering to these precautions is pivotal in mitigating the risk of wildfires during these perilous conditions.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2025
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Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
As a devastating wildfire burned through a Maui town, killing more than 100 people, emergency management employees traded dozens of text messages, creating a record that would later help investigators piece together the government’s response to the 2023 tragedy.
—TIME, 20 Mar. 2025
When the ground and vegetation are dry and the air has low relative humidity, high winds can also spread wildfires out of control.
—Chris Nowotarski, The Conversation, 20 Mar. 2025
Understanding the gravity of a red flag warning and adhering to these precautions is pivotal in mitigating the risk of wildfires during these perilous conditions.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wildfire
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Russian drone attack sparks massive blazes in Odesa The strike came shortly before Czech Republic President Petr Pavel visited Odesa on Friday morning, meeting with the city’s leaders and officials from other southern regions.—
Illia Novikov,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Mar. 2025
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By Thursday, as the red flag warning was active, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue told the Miami Herald the blaze was burning 24,000 acres of brush — with 30% containment.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Gigantic yacht scorched by inferno outside Miami strip club.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2025
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The lines takes on a fresh resonance in the wake of January’s infernos.—
Stephen Humphries,
The Christian Science Monitor,
18 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Seven years later, the largest mountain wildfire in South Carolina's history ignited and burned more than 10,600 acres in Table Rock State Park after a campfire grew out of control.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
25 Mar. 2025
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Air Pollution Air pollution comes from vehicle exhaust, factories, wildfires, and smoke from wood stoves, campfires, or charcoal grills.8 To reduce exposure:9 Check the Air Quality Index (AQI) with resources like AirNow.—
Jurairat J. Molina,
Verywell Health,
24 Mar. 2025
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The next year, during Soundgarden, the audience tore down part of the wooden fence surrounding the theater and lit bonfires across the lawn.—
Christopher Borrelli,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
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Some families fete the eve of the main festival day with religious ceremonies and bonfires.—
Mithil Aggarwal,
NBC News,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Wildfire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wildfire. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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