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Crown Fire

Noun:

A crown fire refers to a highly intense wildfire that rapidly spreads across the tops of trees or shrubs.

Example sentence:

The strong winds caused the crown fire to ignite, engulfing the entire forest in a matter of hours.

Verb:

To crown fire means to cause a fire to spread rapidly across the canopies of trees or shrubs.

Example sentence:

Lightning strikes often crown fire and lead to devastating consequences in dry and windy conditions.

Adjective:

Used to describe a situation or condition where the fire spreads quickly across the tops of vegetation.

Example sentence:

The firefighters fought tirelessly to contain the crown fire, desperately trying to prevent it from reaching nearby communities.

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