Before revision: The Zaca Fire in 2007, one of the largest fires in California's history A conflagration is a large fire.Oxford English Dictionary, 2nd ed., "Conflagration" Conflagrations sometimes threaten human life, animal life, health, and/or property.
After revision: The Zaca Fire in 2007, one of the largest fires in California's history A conflagration is a large fire.Oxford English Dictionary, 2nd ed., "Conflagration" Conflagrations often damage human life, animal life, health, and/or property.