brushfire

[US]/ˈbrʌʃˌfaɪə(r)/
[UK]/ˈbrʌʃˌfaɪər/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A small, localized fire, often in a grassy or wooded area.; A minor conflict or skirmish that is limited in scope and duration.

Phrases & Collocations

brushfire season

brushfire control

brushfire damage

brushfire threat

brushfire warning

brushfire response

brushfire risk

brushfire mitigation

brushfire area

brushfire smoke

Example Sentences

the brushfire spread quickly through the dry grasslands.

firefighters worked tirelessly to contain the brushfire.

residents were evacuated due to the approaching brushfire.

the brushfire was finally extinguished after several days.

authorities issued a warning about the potential for brushfires.

brushfires can cause significant damage to wildlife habitats.

climate change has increased the frequency of brushfires.

they used controlled burns to prevent future brushfires.

the smell of smoke lingered after the brushfire was put out.

local communities came together to help those affected by the brushfire.

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