forest fires

Definition of forest firesnext
plural of forest fire

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for forest fires
Noun
  • Understanding the gravity of a red flag warning and adhering to these precautions is pivotal in mitigating the risk of wildfires during these perilous conditions.
    KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
  • All active wildfires are shown.
    Katie Langford, Denver Post, 26 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Late Thursday night into early Friday morning, residents in several neighborhoods in Havana took to the streets, banging pots and pans and, in some cases, lighting bonfires to block major roads in the capital — a sign of escalating frustration.
    Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
  • On March 7, residents in parts of Havana took to the streets to express their discontent by banging pots and pans and lighting bonfires.
    Michael Rios, CNN Money, 18 Mar. 2026
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“Forest fires.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forest%20fires. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.

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