Synonyms of wildfire

wildfire

noun

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.

Related Words

• blaze
• inferno
• forest fire
• campfire
• bonfire
• conflagration
• brush fire
• backfire
• holocaust
• arson
• flare-up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of wildfire

Today, more than 800 wildfires are burning in Canada, according to the Canadian Wildland Fire Information System. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 17 July 2026

The wildfires in Canada’s boreal forests are burning with greater size and intensity because of climate change, as greenhouse gas emissions from human use of fossil fuels continue to drive global warming. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026

Smoke from wildfires is made of water vapor, pollutants and particulate matter, which can penetrate the lungs and bloodstream, trigger systemic inflammation, exacerbate conditions like asthma and increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes. — Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

The Minnesota Incident Command System (MNICS) said there were 15 active wildfires in the Superior National Forest, with 3 fires inside the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 17 July 2026

Phrases Containing wildfire

• like wildfire