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crown fire

/ˈkraʊn ˈfaɪər/

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/ˈkraʊn ˈfaɪər/C1formalscientific
  • ruЛесной пожар, который распространяется по верхушкам деревьев или кустарников, часто быстро и независимо от низового пожара.

A wildfire that burns through the tops of trees or shrubs, often spreading rapidly and independently of the ground fire.

  1. Forest fire in tree canopiesC1formal

    A wildfire that burns in the upper canopy of trees, often spreading rapidly and intensely.

    ruВерховой пожар

    • The crown fire moved quickly through the pine forest.
    • Firefighters struggled to contain the crown fire due to high winds.
    • Crown fires are particularly dangerous because they can jump across firebreaks.