forest fire
[ˈfɔrɪst ˈfaɪər]
nounpl: forest fires
incêndio florestal
1. An uncontrolled fire that spreads through a wooded area, consuming trees, vegetation, and wildlife
The forest fire destroyed thousands of acres of woodland.
O incêndio florestal destruiu milhares de hectares de floresta.
2. A natural disaster caused by lightning, human negligence, or intentional arson that rapidly spreads through forests
Firefighters battled the forest fire for weeks during the dry season.
Os bombeiros lutaram contra o incêndio florestal por semanas durante a estação seca.
Forest fires are a significant environmental and public health concern in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazil, particularly during the dry season (August-September), incêndios florestais in the Amazon and Cerrado regions receive international attention. In the USA, especially in Western states like California, forest fires are increasingly severe due to climate change and create major policy discussions. The term is used seriously in both cultures as it represents a critical environmental and humanitarian issue.
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