as in blaze
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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Recent Examples of wildfire
Right now, communities are still waiting on disaster funding after devastating wildfires.
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Linh Tat, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
Our team has prioritized environmental action and wildfire recovery for communities hit hardest by the climate crisis and the devastating Palisades and Eaton Fires.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 4 May 2026
Two directors of a Nevada County nonprofit dedicated to reducing wildfire risk have been indicted on more than two dozen felony counts, according to the Nevada County District Attorney’s Office.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 4 May 2026
As wildfires get more extreme, agency personnel have less time to reduce vegetation, known as hazardous fuels work, which sets the stage for even bigger blazes.
—Lauren Sommer, NPR, 4 May 2026
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Linh Tat, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
Our team has prioritized environmental action and wildfire recovery for communities hit hardest by the climate crisis and the devastating Palisades and Eaton Fires.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 4 May 2026
Two directors of a Nevada County nonprofit dedicated to reducing wildfire risk have been indicted on more than two dozen felony counts, according to the Nevada County District Attorney’s Office.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 4 May 2026
As wildfires get more extreme, agency personnel have less time to reduce vegetation, known as hazardous fuels work, which sets the stage for even bigger blazes.
—Lauren Sommer, NPR, 4 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wildfire
Noun
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Wildfires in Georgia and Florida continue to burn thousands of acres more than a week after the blazes began.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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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
Noun
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Pratt took aim at Bass over the lack of water available during the inferno, with fire hydrants running dry.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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Chile’s inferno was fueled by extreme heat, with temperatures pushing above 100 degrees Fahrenheit, and abnormally dry conditions — but it was also driven by human changes to the landscape.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Doñana has not had a forest fire in nearly a decade.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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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
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
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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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“Wildfire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wildfire. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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