wildfire

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  1. noun A raging, rapidly spreading fire.
  2. noun Something that acts very quickly and intensely: a land swept by the wildfire of revolution.
  3. noun Lightning occurring without audible thunder.
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  • Several links also provide important information if a wildfire is threatening your community. —  cbs4denver.com
  • This system will be used to communicate during emergency situations, such as a wildfire, a flood, critical police activity, a natural gas leak, etc. —  coloradoan.com - Local News
  • Fire officials say the best way to avoid starting a wildfire is to not burn at all. —  Custom Search
  • Some of these responses, including insect outbreaks, wildfire, and forest dieback, may adversely ...
  • His territory is growing like a wildfire, and you can't keep any of his boys in jail. —  Major Spoilers
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