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HOLD-OVER FIRE [1 record]

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Record 1 2024-05-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fires and Explosions
  • Brush, Prairie and Forest Fires
DEF

A fire that remains dormant and undetected for a considerable time after it starts (particularly lightning-caused fires).

Key term(s)
  • hold-over fire
  • hang-over fire

French

Domaine(s)
  • Feux et explosions
  • Incendies de végétation
DEF

Feu à l'état latent qui n'a pas encore été détecté longtemps après sa première apparition, notamment les feux causés par la foudre.

Spanish

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