grassfires

[US]/ˈɡrɑːsˌfaɪəz/
[UK]/ˈɡræsˌfaɪərz/

Translation

n. (pl.)fires that spread rapidly across grassland, typically fueled by dry grass and often driven by wind

Phrases & Collocations

grassfires spread

grassfires rage

grassfires threaten

fighting grassfires

grassfires contained

grassfires broke out

grassfires devastate

grassfires consume

grassfires sweep

grassfires burn

Example Sentences

grassfires spread rapidly through the dry countryside yesterday.

firefighters are battling dangerous grassfires near the village.

the grassfires have destroyed hundreds of acres of grazing land.

strong winds caused the grassfires to flare up again this morning.

residents were evacuated as grassfires threatened their homes.

the government has implemented new measures to prevent grassfires.

grassfires often occur during periods of extreme drought.

agricultural land is particularly vulnerable to grassfires in summer.

the smoke from the grassfires could be seen for miles.

emergency services are working hard to contain the grassfires.

climate change has increased the frequency of grassfires worldwide.

local farmers lost their crops to the devastating grassfires.

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