fires
n. C / Un. the heat, light, and flames that happen when something burns. You use this word for small things like a campfire or large, dangerous events like a forest fire.
n. the state of combustion in which fuel or other material is ignited and combined with oxygen, giving off light, heat, and flame.
The campers sat around the fire to stay warm.
Emergency services responded quickly to several small fires caused by lightning strikes during the summer storm.
While controlled fires are essential for the health of certain forest ecosystems, the increasing frequency of uncontrolled blazes poses a significant threat to local biodiversity and residential areas.
Uncountable when referring to the general phenomenon of combustion; countable when referring to specific instances or events of burning.