der Waldbrand
Translation
forest fire, wildfire
Examples
Ein Waldbrand zerstörte viele Bäume.
A forest fire destroyed many trees.
Die Feuerwehr bekämpft den Waldbrand.
The fire brigade is fighting the forest fire.
Grammar Patterns
to fight/extinguish a forest fire The fire brigade is trying to extinguish the forest fire.
Similar Words
Feuer (fire), Buschfeuer (bushfire)
Etymology
A compound of 'Wald' (forest) and 'Brand' (fire).
Memory Tips
Literally 'forest-fire'. Picture a forest (Wald) that is on fire (Brand).