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I hear about brush fires, woods fires, and forest fires; whats the difference?

April 26, 2017Brush fires forest hear woods

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I hear about brush fires, woods fires, and forest fires; whats the difference?

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These terms are sometimes used interchangeably to describe any wildfire burning in outdoor vegetation. The news media and fire departments tend to use the term “brush fire” while forestry organizations prefer to say “woods fire” or “forest fire”.