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Recent Examples of forest fire
Similarly, a major firefighting operation was underway in southwest Germany near the village of Traisen, where the heat sparked a forest fire in an area that also contained unexploded ordnance.
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ABC News,
28 June 2026
This Anglican example near Beaufort, South Carolina, was built in the 1740s, but was largely destroyed by a forest fire in 1886.
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Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
17 June 2026
Schlotterbeck said forest fire ignition sources often are the hot catalytic converter on a car or SUV running off a road, or a cigarette tossed out of a car window.
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Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
9 June 2026
Modern chips are becoming so powerful that air cooling is like trying to put out a forest fire with a desk fan.
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Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
8 May 2026
Doñana has not had a forest fire in nearly a decade.
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Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
The forest fire sequence is a good example.
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Clayton Davis,
Variety,
24 Oct. 2025
The inflationary forest fire that many expected to see has yet to ignite.
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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.
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Tomris Laffly,
Time,
6 Sep. 2025
ABC News,
28 June 2026
This Anglican example near Beaufort, South Carolina, was built in the 1740s, but was largely destroyed by a forest fire in 1886.
—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
17 June 2026
Schlotterbeck said forest fire ignition sources often are the hot catalytic converter on a car or SUV running off a road, or a cigarette tossed out of a car window.
—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
9 June 2026
Modern chips are becoming so powerful that air cooling is like trying to put out a forest fire with a desk fan.
—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
8 May 2026
Doñana has not had a forest fire in nearly a decade.
—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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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Jefferson County Sheriff's deputies have arrested a suspect in connection with a brush fire that burned off Highway 74 on Monday afternoon.
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On June 9, witnesses reported seeing a man start a small brush fire in a field behind the Wal-Mart on Camino Arroyo, according to the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office.
Noun
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Fireworks from formal rocket shows to impromptu street celebrations can create extremely unhealthy air quality, sometimes rivaling what comes from wildfires.
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This year’s celebration comes on the heels of a late June warehouse fire in Boyle Heights that released extraordinary amounts of soot and smoke across the county, on par with pollution generated by the previous year’s wildfires.
Noun
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The Mountain View Grand Resort and Spa has family-friendly activities like hiking, biking, and an evening campfire.
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These 4-ounce Yeti Rambler cups are ideal for a morning espresso or a small pour of scotch by the campfire.
Noun
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There is also plenty of pomp, along with bells, bonfires, and illuminations.
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During mosquito season, Mosquito Joe will spray your yard every three weeks to make your backyard paradise for summer BBQs, pool days and bonfires.
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“Forest fire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forest%20fire. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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