wildfire
noun
any large fire in brush, forests, or open spaces that spreads rapidly and is hard to extinguish.
wildfires
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pluralof wildfire.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Saturday, Newsom and lawmakers agreed on some measures aimed at reducing the costs of future utility-sparked wildfires.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 29, 2026
The government's own webpage, external for emergency alerts says they are only sent for "life-threatening emergencies", listing wildfires, severe flooding and extreme storms.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
Meanwhile, Kalshi competitor Polymarket is being scrutinized for offering bets on disasters such as wildfires.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
Heat and drought have battered much of Europe this summer, fuelling a spike in heat-related mortality, wildfires, devastating many crops and dropping water levels in major rivers.
From Barron's ● Aug. 27, 2026
Leo sends reports, maps to scientists tracking wildfires.
From "Paradise on Fire" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
