: a tower (as in a forest) from which a watch for fires is maintained
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The Garden State is experiencing dry conditions, but officials now have a new tool to help prevent a major wildfire from spreading — a new fire tower.—Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2026 The Wesser Bald Fire Tower via Appalachian Trail, the No. 2 pick, includes time spent on the iconic Appalachian Trail and a fire tower finish.—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2026 Finding love atop the tower Not long into the new millennium, Jordan was impressed by one visitor to the fire tower.—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026 The 7-mile round-trip journey rewards you with a stone fire tower and panoramic views.—Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 23 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fire tower