bushfire
/ˈbʊʃˌfaɪər/
noun
- A large, uncontrolled fire that burns in a forest, grassland, or bush area.
- Firefighters worked all night to contain the bushfire near the town.
- Smoke from the bushfire could be seen from miles away.
- The bushfire spread quickly across the dry hills, forcing families to evacuate.
- Something that spreads rapidly or becomes very active, like a fire.
- News of the sale traveled like a bushfire on social media.
- Excitement about the concert spread like a bushfire among the fans.
- The rumor spread like a bushfire through the school.
adjective
- Relating to or caused by a bushfire.
- Bushfire smoke can cause breathing problems for people with asthma.
- The bushfire season lasts from November to February in this region.
- They installed bushfire alarms to warn residents of danger.