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Fires

Scope note

Use for events where something is totally or partially consumed by fire, whether intentionally or by accident. For the process of altering, injuring, or consuming something by fire or heat, use "burning."

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300068986

Broader Terms used

events

Term used for

conflagrations

Equivalent Terms used

fire

Created

13yrs ago

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