wildfire

  1. Noun.  A rapidly spreading fire, often occurring in wildland areas, that is out of control(fact, for being out of control) .
  2. Noun.  (historical) Greek fire, Byzantine fire.
  3. Noun.  A spreading disease of the skin, particularly erysipelas.
  4. Noun.  (figuratively) Something that acts quickly and uncontrollably.

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