forest fire
noun
a fire, usually ignited naturally, that burns out of control in a large tract of forest.
forest fires
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pluralof forest fire.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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While Algeria regularly experiences forest fires around the summer months, climate change has exacerbated the intensity and severity of recent wildfires in the country.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
They also addressed the issue of cross-border haze, forest fires and river contamination, with the Thai general presenting his counterpart with air quality monitoring devices, according to a statement from the Thai military.
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
An unusually large amount of smoke in the air from nearby forest fires acted like an additional atmospheric filter.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 20, 2026
A major factor contributing to the blazes, say many scientists who study forest fires, has been a buildup of vegetation around the Mediterranean.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
“They’re full-fledged forest fires now. Pretty far east of us, but the Santa Ana winds are bringing the ash our way.”
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
