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spread of fire, fire spreading to neighboring structures
The spreading of a fire from one building or area to adjacent ones. A key concept in fire safety and disaster reporting in Japan, where dense urban areas make fire spread a significant concern.
隣の家に延焼した。
The fire spread to the neighboring house.
消防隊の迅速な対応で延焼を防いだ。
The fire brigade's swift response prevented the fire from spreading.
強風のため延焼が広がり、数十棟が焼失した。
Due to strong winds, the fire spread further, and dozens of buildings were destroyed.
USAGE:
A standard term in fire reporting and disaster prevention. Japan's historically dense wooden architecture has made 延焼 a particularly important concept. Do not confuse with the homophone 炎症 (inflammation, a medical term).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 延焼を防ぐ: to prevent fire spread
- 延焼する: to spread (of fire)
- 延焼危険: risk of fire spreading
- 延焼防止: fire spread prevention