forest fires

noun

plural of forest fire
as in brush fires

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  1. wildfires
  2. bonfires
Noun
  • More than 800 wildfires are still burning across Canada, including dozens that are out of control across western Ontario, the source of most of the smoke, AccuWeather said July 17.
    — Doyle Rice, USA Today, 18 July 2026
  • Poor air quality persisted in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and Midwestern states on Saturday, as smoke from hundreds of wildfires burning in Minnesota and Canada continued to spread and envelop skylines.
    — Kristin Wright, NPR, 18 July 2026
Definition of wildfires
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  • The resort features a 2,000-foot private beach for days spent in the sun and evening beach bonfires during the summer.
    — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 18 July 2026
  • The property’s cold-weather setup—with igloos and seasonal programming, like holiday light trails and courtyard bonfires—offers a slower side of Montauk that most summer visitors never see.
    — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
Definition of bonfires
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