野の火び

noun

controlled burn; prescribed fire; field burning

Specifically refers to fires set intentionally in early spring to clear dead grass and promote new growth. A traditional agricultural practice.

• 春はるになると、あちこちで野の火びが見みられる。

  In spring, controlled burns can be seen here and there.

noun

wildfire; bush fire; grass fire

General term for an uncontrolled fire spreading through fields, bush, or grassland. Not limited to spring or agricultural use.

• 乾かん燥そうした天てん候こうが続つづき、野の火びの危き険けんが高たかまっている。

  Dry weather continues, and the risk of wildfires is increasing.