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spot fire 
1 See 1942 quote.
- 1942 SPORT FIRE. Sparks and burning embers of a forest fire, caught by its up-draft and driven by the following wind, set small fires far ahead of the main fire. These are the fire fighter's main concern once he has a good fire trail built.
2 an isolated forest fire, limited to a relatively small area.
- 1964 In a little open area, maybe the scene of an ancient lightning spot-fire, I came upon the remains of a caribou banquet.
- 1942 SPORT FIRE. Sparks and burning embers of a forest fire, caught by its up-draft and driven by the following wind, set small fires far ahead of the main fire. These are the fire fighter's main concern once he has a good fire trail built.