brush·fire
ˈbrəsh-ˌfī(-ə)r 
: involving mobilization only on a small and local scale
brushfire border wars
1
: a fire involving low-growing plants (such as scrub and brush)
2
: a minor conflict or crisis
putting out political brush fires
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Katie Langford, The Denver Post, 24 Mar. 2025
New brush fire just started in the Sweetwater area of Miami-Dade County.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2025
At least 50 deputy sheriffs are also on the ground providing protection from the brush fires in Suffolk County, Sheriff Errol D. Toulon said Saturday.
—Michelle Watson, CNN, 8 Mar. 2025
High wind speeds Saturday caused two brush fires in Baltimore County on Saturday.
—Dan Belson, Baltimore Sun, 3 Mar. 2025
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—Katie Langford, The Denver Post, 24 Mar. 2025
New brush fire just started in the Sweetwater area of Miami-Dade County.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2025
At least 50 deputy sheriffs are also on the ground providing protection from the brush fires in Suffolk County, Sheriff Errol D. Toulon said Saturday.
—Michelle Watson, CNN, 8 Mar. 2025
High wind speeds Saturday caused two brush fires in Baltimore County on Saturday.
—Dan Belson, Baltimore Sun, 3 Mar. 2025
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“Brushfire.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brushfire. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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