noun

fires

fires

Forest fires are a serious problem.

Forest fires are a serious problem.

He lit several small fires to keep warm.

He lit several small fires to keep warm.

((some/many)) fires instances of uncontrolled, destructive burning Forest fires are a serious problem.

Synonyms: blazes, infernos

Plural of 'fire', from Old English 'fȳr'.

Think of more than one fire, such as the candles on a cake or multiple bonfires.

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