A material, substance, or action that increases the likelihood of an accidental fire occurring.
the large number of dead trees poses a fire hazard
smoking in toilets is a fire hazard
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Don't allow yard debris to accumulate, including grass clippings, tree limbs, and other materials that might dry out and become a fire hazard.
Climbing fern can worsen the fire hazard in whatever ecosystem it invades.
This debris is a fire hazard in and of itself.
He has had a simmering dispute with fire officials since October, when inspectors condemned his shoe store as a fire hazard.
The fire department has been distributing free smoke detectors to all the houses on the block today and offering to check homes for signs of fire hazards.
At that time, no one guessed that the invasive species would one day displace native plants and animals, dry up wetlands, and create a fire hazard.
The area is popular with campers, adding to the potential fire hazards.
"Some of these adapters have exhibited signs of overheating and may pose a fire hazard," says the company.
Grazing reduces the fire hazard from tall grass.
Forests planted with thousands of trees per acre became overcrowded fire hazards.