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Kennewick fire
/ˈkɛnɪwɪk ˈfaɪər/
Definition
1
A major fire incident occurring within the city of Kennewick, Washington, often associated with brush fires due to the region's dry climate or specific historical structural fire events.
2
A colloquial or specific term used by locals or emergency services to refer to significant fire emergencies within the Tri-Cities area.
Examples
The sheer size of the Kennewick fire made it look like the sun decided to relocate to a local wheat field for the afternoon.
Trying to outrun a Kennewick fire is a great way to discover that your cardio routine has been significantly lacking.
When someone mentions a Kennewick fire, it is usually the town's way of reminding everyone that the desert landscape is not just for decoration.