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Recent Examples of forest fire
Doñana has not had a forest fire in nearly a decade.
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Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
Tengden said the aircraft is designed for reconnaissance, precision strikes, communications relay, emergency rescue, and forest fire prevention.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 5 Dec. 2025
The forest fire sequence is a good example.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
The inflationary forest fire that many expected to see has yet to ignite.
—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
Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
Tengden said the aircraft is designed for reconnaissance, precision strikes, communications relay, emergency rescue, and forest fire prevention.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 5 Dec. 2025
The forest fire sequence is a good example.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
The inflationary forest fire that many expected to see has yet to ignite.
—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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Crews in west Miami-Dade are continuing to monitor a large brush fire that broke out on Monday night as the blaze continues to grow in size.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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What was left of the speedway later was consumed in a brush fire.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Caruso owns several iconic Southern California destinations, such as the Grove and Palisades Village, which is scheduled to reopen this summer after last year’s wildfires.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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Then, have the government be accountable in maintaining wildland to prevent major wildfires, Mahan said.—
Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The film opens with Jason resting near a campfire alongside his horse — a horse named Travis, after his brother.—
Ryan Brennan
April 28,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Plot Behind ‘The Last True Cold One’ The film opens on Jason resting by a campfire next to his horse, who happens to share a name with his brother Travis.—
Ryan Brennan
April 28,
Kansas City Star,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Event rules include a 15 mph speed limit and bans on littering, glass containers, bonfires and driving on sand dunes.—
Claire Partain,
Houston Chronicle,
3 May 2026
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Between barbecues, bonfires, and outdoor movie nights, your backyard will undoubtedly host many special moments.—
Marisa Donnelly,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2026
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“Forest fire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forest%20fire. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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