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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forest fires
Noun
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Lara, who has been asked to step down by critics over his handling of insurers’ claims practices, has defended the task force and his handling of the wildfires, noting his department is investigating insurers.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026 -
Around 85 percent of the wildfires that start on National Forest land are human-caused, and 78 percent of those are sparked within a half-mile of a road.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Evenings became the anchor of the trip, with bonfires, stargazing, and celebrations that brought everyone together despite the wide age spread.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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Although violence has occasionally occurred at the beach, a popular hangout near LAX known for large parties and bonfires, the surrounding area has had lower violent-crime rates, historically, than other parts of the city.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Forest fires.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forest%20fires. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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