as in fires
a destructive burning
the intense heat of the raging inferno repeatedly drove back the firefighters
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fires
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Small spot fires outside the containment lines were reported near Fence Meadow, and strategic firing operations were successfully conducted near Lost and Bear Meadows.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
11 Sep. 2025 -
In addition to the threat for fires in the West, the Great Lakes region may also face fire concerns during dry, windy periods, Lada said.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
9 Aug. 2025
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“Infernos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infernos. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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