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Recent Examples of forest fire
The inflationary forest fire that many expected to see has yet to ignite.
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George Calhoun, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
The only safe way to get real fires was laying gas lines and creating gas burns, without releasing any particles in the air that would potentially cause a forest fire.
—Tomris Laffly, Time, 6 Sep. 2025
George Calhoun, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
The only safe way to get real fires was laying gas lines and creating gas burns, without releasing any particles in the air that would potentially cause a forest fire.
—Tomris Laffly, Time, 6 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forest fire
Noun
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In the early hours of January 1st, Highlands residents reported hearing fireworks and seeing a flash, just before a brush fire broke out in the hills above their neighborhood.—
Dana Goodyear,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
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Idaho 55 has reopened following a brush fire north of Boise on Sunday evening.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The wildfire has been burning on private land.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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Areas impacted by wildfires are more at risk, as the flames can burn the top layer of the soil, preventing absorption and increasing runoff.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Hop aboard the chairlift for a scenic ride into the canopy, whisk down the slopes on a mountain bike, or sit by the campfire to warm up on those cool fall nights.—
Dave Parfitt,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
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Mark croons and strums campfire acoustic.—
Jonathan Terrell,
Rolling Stone,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The oversized blanket measures 50 x 70 inches, providing ample coverage for nights by a bonfire or layering at the foot of your bed.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Sep. 2025
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In fact, a new top for ushering in more time spent cheering on your favorite team or toasting marshmallows around a bonfire is time and money well spent.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
21 Sep. 2025
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“Forest fire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forest%20fire. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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