intentional fire
[ɪnˈtɛnʃənəl ˈfaɪr]
nounpl: intentional fires
incêndio intencional
1. a fire that is deliberately set by a person, either for a legitimate purpose (controlled burn) or as an act of arson
The forest service conducted an intentional fire to prevent the buildup of dangerous fuel in the woodland.
O serviço florestal realizou um incêndio intencional para evitar o acúmulo de combustível perigoso na floresta.
2. in military context, artillery or gunfire deliberately directed at a target
The commander ordered intentional fire on the enemy positions to suppress their advance.
O comandante ordenou fogo intencional nas posições inimigas para suprimir seu avanço.
3. arson; the criminal act of setting a fire with malicious intent
The investigation revealed that the warehouse fire was classified as intentional fire and suspected arson.
A investigação revelou que o incêndio no armazém foi classificado como incêndio intencional e suspeita de incêndio criminoso.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'intentional fire' carries significant legal weight. In the USA, it's commonly associated with forest management practices and controlled burns to prevent larger wildfires, particularly in states like California and Florida. In Brazil, the term is frequently used in discussions about deforestation in the Amazon and is often tied to environmental crimes. The distinction between legitimate controlled burns and criminal arson is crucial in legal proceedings in both countries.
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