: a tower (as in a forest) from which a watch for fires is maintained
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The smoky blaze, known as the Jones Road Wildfire, originated in Ocean County and was first spotted on Tuesday from atop a remote fire tower.—Ed Shanahan, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2025 Situated on the foundation of Spencer Penrose’s original 1926 Cheyenne Lodge, the property includes 15 one- and two-bedroom cabins, a unique fire tower suite, and six accommodations within the lodge.—Emily Lapointe, Outside Online, 4 Mar. 2025 The location is prime for exploring the eastern side of the park, where the Mount Sterling fire tower looms tall and swimming holes like Midnight Hole beckon during the summer.—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 21 Feb. 2025 From fire towers to Southwest camping to mountaintop lodges, these incredible stays are the best way to spend Valentine’s—or any day.—Patty Hodapp, Outside Online, 5 Feb. 2024 See All Example Sentences for fire tower
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