wildfires

A wildfire is an uncontrolled fire that spreads quickly and can get out of control. These fires often happen in dry, wild areas like forests or grasslands.

The word "wildfire" is commonly used to describe a big fire that's not being fought by firefighters yet. You might see it on the news when there's a huge fire burning somewhere. People use the term in casual conversations too, for example: "We had to cancel our camping trip because of the wildfire." This means they couldn't go because the forest was on fire and not safe. In this case, the word isn't just referring to the fire itself but also the danger it poses to people and their activities.