brush·fire
ˈbrəsh-ˌfī(-ə)r 
: involving mobilization only on a small and local scale
brushfire border wars
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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David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2025
The massive brush fire that burned more than 26,000 acres in southern Miami-Dade County over several days was brought under control, authorities said Sunday.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2025
More than 175 brush fires broke out in the Carolinas over the weekend, fueled by extreme wind.
—Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, a brush fire in the Blue Ridge Mountains, about 40 miles south of Asheville, is between 400 and 500 acres and is 0% contained, as of Sunday afternoon, according to the North Carolina Forest Service.
—Stephen Sorace, Fox News, 3 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Hours after the firefighters completely contained the nearby South Miami-Dade brush fire, smoke enveloped Homestead-Miami Speedway’s front straightaway.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2025
The massive brush fire that burned more than 26,000 acres in southern Miami-Dade County over several days was brought under control, authorities said Sunday.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2025
More than 175 brush fires broke out in the Carolinas over the weekend, fueled by extreme wind.
—Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, a brush fire in the Blue Ridge Mountains, about 40 miles south of Asheville, is between 400 and 500 acres and is 0% contained, as of Sunday afternoon, according to the North Carolina Forest Service.
—Stephen Sorace, Fox News, 3 Mar. 2025
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“Brushfire.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brushfire. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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