brushfire
1 of 2adjective
brush·fire ˈbrəsh-ˌfī(-ə)r 
: involving mobilization only on a small and local scale
brushfire border wars
brush fire
2 of 2noun
1
: a fire involving low-growing plants (such as scrub and brush)
2
: a minor conflict or crisis
putting out political brush fires
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CBS News, 6 Sep. 2022 Evacuations have been ordered as the brush fire has scorched more than 4,600 acres and closed down the 5 freeway at the start of a brutal heat wave in Southern California. oregonlive, 4 Sep. 2022 The brush fire forced multiple evacuation orders near Sonora and Jamestown in Tuolumne County late Thursday, which remained in place Friday morning, officials said. Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2022 Several police and fire departments in nearby towns— including Stow, Boxborough, Sudbury, and even 10 miles away in Natick — were fielding calls throughout the day from residents who were concerned by the smoke but unaware of the brush fire. Nick Stoico, BostonGlobe.com, 20 Aug. 2022 The brush fire was less than a half-acre, Boyd said. Tess Williams, Anchorage Daily News, 29 June 2022 In Hawaii, the Maui County Emergency Management Agency said a brush fire was 90% contained but a red flag warning was in effect for much of Sunday. Noah Berger, BostonGlobe.com, 1 Aug. 2022 In Hawaii, the Maui County Emergency Management Agency said a brush fire was 90% contained but a red flag warning was in effect for much of Sunday. Noah Berger, ajc, 31 July 2022 Neither brush fire threatened any homes or people, Boyd said. Tess Williams, Anchorage Daily News, 29 June 2022 See More
Noun
Cordova said crews will have several challenges in battling the brush fire on Tuesday, with a light breeze in the morning and a shift in winds in the afternoon, along with high temperatures. CBS News, 6 Sep. 2022 Evacuations have been ordered as the brush fire has scorched more than 4,600 acres and closed down the 5 freeway at the start of a brutal heat wave in Southern California. oregonlive, 4 Sep. 2022 The brush fire forced multiple evacuation orders near Sonora and Jamestown in Tuolumne County late Thursday, which remained in place Friday morning, officials said. Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2022 Several police and fire departments in nearby towns— including Stow, Boxborough, Sudbury, and even 10 miles away in Natick — were fielding calls throughout the day from residents who were concerned by the smoke but unaware of the brush fire. Nick Stoico, BostonGlobe.com, 20 Aug. 2022 The brush fire was less than a half-acre, Boyd said. Tess Williams, Anchorage Daily News, 29 June 2022 In Hawaii, the Maui County Emergency Management Agency said a brush fire was 90% contained but a red flag warning was in effect for much of Sunday. Noah Berger, BostonGlobe.com, 1 Aug. 2022 In Hawaii, the Maui County Emergency Management Agency said a brush fire was 90% contained but a red flag warning was in effect for much of Sunday. Noah Berger, ajc, 31 July 2022 Neither brush fire threatened any homes or people, Boyd said. Tess Williams, Anchorage Daily News, 29 June 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
Adjective
1954, in the meaning defined above
Noun
1850, in the meaning defined at sense 1