Flame & Fire
An intense, fast-moving fire that spreads rapidly across forests, brush, or wilderness areas.
A wildfire
An upright metal pipe on a street connected to a water main, used by firefighters to attach hoses.
hydrant
A person who freely offers their time and effort to help others without expecting payment.
volunteer
Very serious, harsh, or extreme in nature, such as weather conditions or injuries.
severe
The scattered remains, wreckage, or rubble left behind after a storm, explosion, or accident.
debris
A very large, fierce, and bright fire (or a verb meaning to burn intensely).
To leave a dangerous place or area immediately to reach safety.
evacuate
To cause severe damage, destroy completely, or overwhelm someone with grief or ruin.
devastate
Unsafe, impure, or poisonous because of exposure to harmful chemicals, bacteria, or pollutants.
contaminated
A sudden catastrophic event—such as a flood, earthquake, or major accident—that causes widespread destruction.
disaster