Bushfire
noun
A fire that burns in a bush or forest area, often caused by dry conditions or human activity.
The bushfire spread rapidly across the national park, forcing the evacuation of nearby residents.
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Neutral
bushfire season, controlled burn, wildfire
noun
A fire that burns in a bush or forest area, often caused by dry conditions or human activity.
The bushfire spread rapidly across the national park, forcing the evacuation of nearby residents.
Usage tips
Neutral
bushfire season, controlled burn, wildfire
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Context
In regions prone to bushfires, it's crucial to maintain firebreaks.
During the bushfire season, authorities often issue warning alerts.
Pro Tip 2/3Ecology
Bushfires can have restorative effects on certain ecosystems by clearing dead vegetation.
Many Australian flora have adapted to survive bushfires.
Pro Tip 3/3Informal
People often refer to bushfires as 'raging fires' in casual conversations.
'That bushfire was a nightmare for the community.'
Pro Tip 1/3Context
In regions prone to bushfires, it's crucial to maintain firebreaks.
During the bushfire season, authorities often issue warning alerts.
Pro Tip 2/3Ecology
Bushfires can have restorative effects on certain ecosystems by clearing dead vegetation.
Many Australian flora have adapted to survive bushfires.
Pro Tip 3/3Informal
People often refer to bushfires as 'raging fires' in casual conversations.
'That bushfire was a nightmare for the community.'
Pro Tip 1/3Context
In regions prone to bushfires, it's crucial to maintain firebreaks.
During the bushfire season, authorities often issue warning alerts.
Pro Tip 2/3Ecology
Bushfires can have restorative effects on certain ecosystems by clearing dead vegetation.
Many Australian flora have adapted to survive bushfires.
Pro Tip 3/3Informal
People often refer to bushfires as 'raging fires' in casual conversations.
'That bushfire was a nightmare for the community.'
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