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DCHP-1 (pre-1967)
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1
See 1942 quote.
Quotations
1942
SPORT FIRE. Sparks and burning embers of a forest fire, caught by its up-draft and driven by the following wind, set small fires far ahead of the main fire. These are the fire fighter's main concern once he has a good fire trail built.
2
an isolated forest fire, limited to a relatively small area.
Quotations
1964
In a little open area, maybe the scene of an ancient lightning spot-fire, I came upon the remains of a caribou banquet.