What does "forest fire" mean?

A fire, often large, that consumes a forest or woodland.

What is a synonym for "forest fire"?

Common synonyms include: backfire, balefire, beacon, blaze, combustion, conflagration.

noun

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Noun

1
A fire, often large, that consumes a forest or woodland.
"If the forest fire is not contained soon the town will be at risk!"
2
an uncontrolled fire in a wooded area wordnet

"If the forest fire is not contained soon the town will be at risk!"