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campfires

  • plural
    of campfire.
    campfire
    noun
    an outdoor fire for warmth or cooking, as at a camp.

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Maine’s camp culture combines rustic canoe trips and campfires with a polished social ecosystem that brings convoys of black SUVs to the state every summer.

From The Wall Street Journal May 20, 2026

A lightning strike, downed power lines, improperly extinguished campfires and other events can spark wildfires.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 26, 2026

The Cairngorms National Park Authority has urged people not to light campfires and barbecues.

From BBC Jul. 2, 2025

In Northern California, fire-evacuation “go bags” are normal, campfires are essentially a thing of the past, and even people living outside take fire risks seriously.

From Slate Nov. 12, 2024

As Frank had feared, a loose ring of campfires glowed in the woods, completely surrounding the property, but the house itself seemed untouched.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan