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fires
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Combustion, marked by flames or intense heat, in natural settings, often ignited by lightning or human activities. For fires set as part of natural resource management, use 'controlled fires'.
Alternative terms
UF
↸
fire preparedness
UF
↸
fires (uncontrolled)
UF
↸
wildfires
Broader Terms
BT
↑
biological and physical processes
Related terms
RT
⇆
controlled fires
RT
⇆
ecology
RT
⇆
hazards
Date of creation
20-Nov-2007
Accepted term
20-Nov-2007
Descendant terms
0
ARK
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3
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