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Vocabulary Entry
wildfire
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A large, destructive fire that spreads quickly through vegetation.
Example Sentences
"The wildfire destroyed thousands of acres of forest."
"We had to evacuate the area due to the approaching wildfire."
"Firefighters worked tirelessly to contain the wildfire."
V
verb
To set a fire intentionally, often to clear land or control a larger fire.
Example Sentences
"They decided to wildfire the area to prevent the spread of the original blaze."
"The land management team will wildfire sections of the forest this spring."
"In some regions, residents are allowed to wildfire under controlled conditions."