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Recent Examples of forest fire
Doñana has not had a forest fire in nearly a decade.
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Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
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
The forest fire sequence is a good example.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
The inflationary forest fire that many expected to see has yet to ignite.
—George Calhoun, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
The only safe way to get real fires was laying gas lines and creating gas burns, without releasing any particles in the air that would potentially cause a forest fire.
—Tomris Laffly, Time, 6 Sep. 2025
Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
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
The forest fire sequence is a good example.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
The inflationary forest fire that many expected to see has yet to ignite.
—George Calhoun, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
The only safe way to get real fires was laying gas lines and creating gas burns, without releasing any particles in the air that would potentially cause a forest fire.
—Tomris Laffly, Time, 6 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forest fire
Noun
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Orange County firefighters battled a brush fire Saturday that prompted evacuation warnings for some communities in the Carbon Canyon area of Brea.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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In 2017, a mylar balloon was blamed for hitting a power line in San Diego, California, and starting a small brush fire, Fox 5 reported.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Caruso owns several iconic Southern California destinations, such as the Grove and Palisades Village, which is scheduled to reopen this summer after last year’s wildfires.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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Then, have the government be accountable in maintaining wildland to prevent major wildfires, Mahan said.—
Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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
Noun
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Beach bonfires are now banned along the Outer Banks due to the worsening drought in North Carolina.—
Mark Price
April 23,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Apr. 2026
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Take a dip in the 100-foot-long Caliza Pool, stroll the elevated boardwalk in the nature preserve, have a meal at the bright and airy Fonville Press, and then head to Inlet Beach Regional Access to unwind by a bonfire in the evening.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Forest fire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forest%20fire. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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