Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

fire-watching

Noun

/ˈfaɪəˌwɒtʃɪŋ/

Definition

The act of observing and monitoring areas for signs of fire, particularly in forests or wildlands.

Examples

The forest ranger spent the summer fire-watching from his lookout tower.
She enjoyed fire-watching because it allowed her to appreciate the serene beauty of nature.
During the dry season, fire-watching teams are deployed in national parks.

Meaning

Fire-watching involves close attention to detect any smoke or flames that could indicate a wildfire, enabling early response and containment measures.