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What does wildfire mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word wildfire? Here's what it means.

Noun
  1. A rapidly spreading fire, especially one occurring in a wildland area.
  2. (historical) Greek fire, Byzantine fire.
  3. A spreading disease of the skin, particularly erysipelas.
  4. (figuratively) Something that acts quickly and uncontrollably.
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Favorable weather is helping firefighters gain ground on a ferocious wildfire in Southern California.
In California, firefighters are gaining ground on a wildfire there that has burned more than 3,000 acres.
Hardy and well-adapted, these plants help hold soil in place and revegetate lands denuded by wildfire or disturbed by mining.
The foundation of a building is another area to come in contact with a spreading wildfire.
It moved sharply, jerking its head and staring down at them with wildfire eyes, its fangs glimmering as it hissed, then disappeared.
If you live in the woods and haven't planned how you'd make a fast dash in the face of a wildfire, you've got some thinking to do.

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