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bush fire 
a raging fire that sweeps through a forest.
See also: forest fire
- 1864 (1955) Since my arrival here we have had some heavy rains, which have extinguished the bush fire, that might, but for this fortuitous downfall, have, I am told, burnt for weeks.
- 1963 A bush fire near Hammer . . . threatened to destroy 12 houses in the community last night.
- 1864 (1955) Since my arrival here we have had some heavy rains, which have extinguished the bush fire, that might, but for this fortuitous downfall, have, I am told, burnt for weeks.