firestorm

[fahy^uhr-stawrm]

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noun

an atmospheric phenomenon, caused by a large fire, in which the rising column of air above the fire draws in strong winds often accompanied by rain.

a raging fire of great intensity, as one fueled by oil or gas, that spreads rapidly.

Also, fire storm.

Origin:
1575–85; fire + storm

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firestorm (ˈfaɪəˌstɔːm)

—n
	an uncontrollable blaze sustained by violent winds that are drawn into the column of rising hot air over the burning area: often the result of heavy bombing

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