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a fire in a wild area (such as a forest) that is not controlled and that can burn a large area very quickly
- The recent wildfires were made worse by the strong winds.
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“Wildfire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wildfire. Accessed 22 Apr. 2021.
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The first known use of wildfire was in the 12th century
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