prefire
adjective
pre·fire
ˌprē-ˈfī(-ə)r 
variants
or pre-fire
: existing or occurring before a fire
prefire building conditions
pre-fire evacuation planning
prefire London [=London before the Great Fire of London in 1666]
The forest, with the exception of some very old and large trees, will regenerate quickly—although it could take as long as 300 years before the worst-burnt areas return to their prefire majesty.—
M. Rogers and L. Wright
M. Rogers and L. WrightDictionary Entries Near prefire
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“Prefire.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prefire. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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