forest conflagration
- noun
- /ˈfɔrɪst ˌkɒnfləˈɡreɪʃən/
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incendio forestal
- Smoke from the forest conflagration blanketed nearby towns for days.
Examples
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The forest conflagration destroyed thousands of acres before firefighters could contain it.
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The forest conflagration destroyed thousands of acres last summer.
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New safety measures were implemented after last year's devastating forest conflagration.
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Several forest conflagrations have been reported this year.
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The forest conflagration spread rapidly, consuming everything in its path.
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Firefighters worked tirelessly to contain the forest conflagration that threatened nearby homes.
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After a week of intense heat, a massive forest conflagration broke out, putting wildlife at risk.
Synonyms
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3.0
A large uncontrolled fire that quickly spreads through forests or fields
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1.8
A large uncontrolled burning of trees in a forest that causes much damage
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9.6
A very large uncontrolled fire that destroys buildings and land
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3.2
A large fire that is out of control in wild areas like forests or grasslands
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Morphology
The meaning is directly compositional: 'forest' (woods) + 'conflagration' (a large destructive fire) yields a large fire occurring in a wooded area. This is a straightforward noun-noun combination following normal English compounding/nominal modification patterns and would be understandable to a B1 learner who knows both constituent words.
Etymology
Forest conflagration paints a clear picture: a forest full of trees and a conflagration — a very big, fast-moving fire — with flames jumping from tree to tree and sparks flying. That's why it means 'a large, uncontrollable fire in a forest area'.