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2003 wildfire in Southern California
The Cedar Fire was a massive, highly-destructive wildfire, which burned 273,246 acres (1,106 km2) of land in San Diego County, California, during October
Cedar_Fire
Topics referred to by the same term
The Cedar Fire may refer to: Cedar Fire, an enormous wildfire that burned in San Diego County, California in 2003 Cedar Fire (2016), a wildfire that burned
Cedar_Fire_(disambiguation)
American politician (born 1977)
show's fourth season. Californian Reyes, known for his bravery during the Cedar Fire of 2003, volunteers as a mentor for young burn survivors, and spokesperson
Rudy_Reyes_(activist)
2022 wildfire in the U.S. state of Oregon
The Cedar Creek Fire was a large wildfire in the U.S. state of Oregon that began on August 1, 2022, with a series of lightning strikes in the Willamette
Cedar_Creek_Fire
Natural or man-made gap in vegetation that acts as a barrier against wildfires
still sometimes possible for fire to spread across a seemingly impenetrable divide. For example, during the Cedar Fire of 2003, strong Santa Ana winds
Firebreak
2003 wildfire in Southern California
"Fire Siege of 2003." This included the huge Cedar Fire, what was then the second-largest fire in California's history after the Santiago Canyon Fire of
Old_Fire
American region of eastern San Diego County
consumed by the Cedar Fire. Nearly 25,000 acres (100 km2) in the state park and 120 homes in the community of Cuyamaca were incinerated. The fire also destroyed
Cuyamaca,_California
Mountain in California, United States
and the forest floor. Prior to the Cedar Fire, Black oaks once lit up the mountain. In October 2003, the Cedar Fire started roughly 6.5 miles to the NE
Cuyamaca_Peak
2008 wildfire in Northern California
main fires were the Buckhorn Fire, the Eagle Fire, the Ironsides Fire, the Cedar Fire, and the Ziegler fire. The fires, many of which merged, burned
Iron_Alps_Complex_Fire
Series of wildfires in California
contained on November 3, 2003. Although individually the fires did not surpass the Cedar Fire, if they had combined as one, they would have. Residents
October 2007 California wildfires
October_2007_California_wildfires
Open space preserve in San Diego, California
the Cedar Fire in 2003. As is typical of a chaparral ecology, within a few years the park had recovered and exhibited little evidence of recent fire damage
Mission_Trails_Regional_Park
Retrieved August 8, 2016. "Cedar Fire". InciWeb. Archived from the original on August 20, 2016. Retrieved August 18, 2016. "Rey Fire". InciWeb. Archived from
2016_California_wildfires
2007 wildfire in Southern California
at that time after the Cedar Fire of 2003. As of 2024, it is California's 13th-largest recorded fire in modern history. The fire was contained on September
Zaca_Fire
2007 wildfire in Southern California
as the Cedar Fire in 2003, with firefighters separating houses into those that they could save and those that they couldn't. The Witch Creek Fire continued
Witch_Fire
Governor of California from 1999 to 2003
Davis was governor during the southern California fires of 2003, more commonly known as the Cedar Fire. Davis declared a state of emergency in Los Angeles
Gray_Davis
a list of notable wildfires. 2017 Knysna fires, South Africa 2021 Algeria wildfires 2021 Table Mountain fire, South Africa 2022 Moroccan wildfires 2024
List_of_wildfires
Species of conifer tree
Juniperus virginiana, also known as eastern red cedar, red cedar, Virginian juniper, eastern juniper, red juniper, and other local names, is a species
Juniperus_virginiana
List of Past and present fires
drilling fires. Wikimedia Commons has media related to Fires. List of fires by locations List of fires in Canada List of fires in China List of fires in Egypt
List_of_fires
American football season
September 4, 2003, to December 28, 2003. Due to damage caused by the Cedar Fire, Qualcomm Stadium was used as an emergency shelter, and thus the Miami
2003_NFL_season
olsoni, Leuresthicola olsoni, Thaumameris cosgrovei. On October 26, 2003, Cedar Fire, which burned 275,000 acres in San Diego County, incinerated the entire
Silverwood_Wildlife_Sanctuary
World's tallest Cedar tree
The Duncan Cedar, also known as the Duncan Memorial Cedar and the Nolan Creek Tree, is a large specimen of Western red cedar. The tree is located on the
Duncan_Cedar
wildfire season alone, over 8,100 fires contributed to the burning of nearly 4.5 million acres of land. The timing of "fire season" in California is variable
List_of_California_wildfires
Species of cedar tree from the Eastern Mediterranean
Cedrus libani, commonly known as cedar of Lebanon, Lebanon cedar, or Lebanese cedar (Arabic: أرز لبناني, romanized: ʾarz lubnāniyy), is a species of large
Cedrus_libani
Topics referred to by the same term
The term San Diego fires or San Diego wildfires may refer to: Cedar Fire (2003) 2005 Labor Day brush fire October 2007 California wildfires, which includes
San_Diego_wildfires
Place in California, United States
Forest to the west and east. The area was heavily threatened by the 2003 Cedar Fire. The community consists of many small ranches and newer homes of San Diego
Descanso,_California
Mountain range in southern California
miles to the ocean. The pine forests were extensively burned by the 2003 Cedar Fire, along with many large areas of chaparral and oak woodland, which has
Cuyamaca_Mountains
2017 wildfire in Northern California
Atlas Fire Cedar Fire (2003) Joe Rodota Trail homeless encampment following the Tubbs Fire List of California wildfires Thomas Fire Witch Fire Several
Tubbs_Fire
Census-designated place in California, United States
multi-year drought starting in 1999, leading up and into the catastrophic Cedar Fire of 2003 following an extremely wet 1997–1998 El Niño cycle. Residents
Julian,_California
Major urban fires affecting more than one building
homes 2003 – Cedar Fire, San Diego, tenth-largest California brush fire that killed 15 and destroyed 2,232 homes. 2007 – Greek forest fires destroyed 2
List_of_town_and_city_fires
2021 wildfire in Northern California
The fire, which was started by a lightning strike, was first reported on July 30, 2021. The communities of Big Bar, Big Flat, Del Loma, and Cedar Flat
Monument_Fire
1932 wildfire in Southern California
2003 Cedar Fire. The Matilija Fire is currently the 18th largest in the state's modern history. In 1932, most of the area burned by the Matilija Fire had
Matilija_Fire
September 9, 2020; climate event in San Francisco
England's Dark Day (1780) Chinchaga Fire (1950, Canada) Cedar Fire (2003, San Diego) 2023 Canadian wildfires Bridge Fire (2024, Victorville, California) Hartlaub
Orange_Skies_Day
Specific symptom affecting plants in response to infection by a pathogenic organism
cedar during the 1940s and 1950s in the event described as The Blight or The Cedar Blight. Chestnut blight Brown felt blight Potato late blight Fire blight
Blight
Fire Siege 2007: An Overview" (PDF). January 8, 2009. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 19, 2018. Retrieved August 21, 2015. "Cedar Fire Memorial"
List of natural disasters in the United States
List_of_natural_disasters_in_the_United_States
City in Iowa, United States
Cedar Rapids is a city in Linn County, Iowa, United States, and the county seat. The population was 137,710 at the 2020 census, and was estimated at 137
Cedar_Rapids,_Iowa
Industrial building in Iowa, United States
located in downtown Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States, alongside the Cedar River, originally founded in 1873, rebuilt after a fire in 1905. It employs
Quaker_Oats_Plant
California multi-purpose stadium, 1967–2020
Graham hosted a crusade at the stadium in early May 2003. During the Cedar Fire in October 2003 and the October 2007 California wildfires, the stadium
San_Diego_Stadium
National Football League team in Inglewood, California
England Patriots. Despite the historic season for the Chargers, the team fired Schottenheimer. Before the 2007 season, the Chargers named Norv Turner as
Los_Angeles_Chargers
NFL team 44th season
Stadium in Tempe, Arizona where the Arizona Cardinals played, due to the Cedar Fire. The team declined from the previous season, as the Chargers won four
2003 San Diego Chargers season
2003_San_Diego_Chargers_season
Sports venue in Apache County, Arizona
almost caused the town's sewage system to be overloaded. In 2016, the Cedar Fire prompted evacuations in Pinetop, for which the Round Valley Dome was made
Round_Valley_Ensphere
2017 wildfire in Southern California
second day, surpassing the Cedar Fire of 2003 to become California's largest wildfire in modern history. By this point, however, fire officials stated that
Thomas_Fire
Species of conifer
western red cedar, pacific red cedar, giant arborvitae, western arborvitae, just cedar, giant cedar, or shinglewood. It is not a true cedar of the genus
Thuja_plicata
Historic wooden railway bridge in southern California, United States
During the 2003 Cedar Fire, crews working on the railway repairs assisted the California Department of Forestry by extinguishing fires set by arsonists
Goat_Canyon_Trestle
Community of San Diego in California
what was known as "Firestorm 2003." This was a conglomeration of the Cedar Fire and numerous other wildfires that converged on Southern California. The
Tierrasanta,_San_Diego
City in California, United States
portions of the town were evacuated during both the 2003 Cedar Fire and 2007 Witch Creek Fire.[citation needed] In 2004, the City of Poway adopted the
Poway,_California
California weather phenomenon
Laguna Fire (1993), and Kinneloa Fire (1993). Major Santa Ana-fueled fires from 2000 to 2019 included Cedar Fire (2003), Old Fire (2003), Esperanza Fire (2006)
Santa_Ana_winds
Census-designated place in California, United States
1973. The Cedar Fire began in Ramona approximately 3 miles (5 km) east of the San Diego Country Estates area, on October 25, 2003. The fire would eventually
Ramona, San Diego County, California
Ramona,_San_Diego_County,_California
Community of San Diego in California, United States
October 2003, a section of south Scripps Ranch was devastated by the Cedar Fire, destroying over 300 homes. Two elected planning groups (the Scripps Ranch
Scripps_Ranch,_San_Diego
2017 wildfires in Southern California
December 22, the Thomas Fire expanded further to 273,400 acres (1,106 km2), with containment at 65%, surpassing the Cedar Fire of 2003 to become California's
December 2017 Southern California wildfires
December_2017_Southern_California_wildfires
2013 wildfire in Central California
occurred, the Rim Fire was the third-largest wildfire ever recorded in California (after the Cedar Fire in 2003 and the Rush Fire in 2012), and the largest
Rim_Fire
Unincorporated community in California, United States
is based in the community. Many homes in Pine Hills burnt in the 2003 Cedar Fire.[citation needed] Ed Fletcher acquired land adjacent to his existing property
Pine Hills, San Diego County, California
Pine_Hills,_San_Diego_County,_California
Species of conifer
Calocedrus decurrens, with the common names incense cedar and California incense cedar (syn. Libocedrus decurrens Torr.), is a species of coniferous tree
Calocedrus_decurrens
2004 Bad Religion single
was a major wildfire nearby, the late 2003 Cedar Fire, Bentley makes clear that the song was using the fire as a metaphor. The music video is shot in cut-out
Los_Angeles_Is_Burning
United States historic place
Cedar Rapids Central Fire Station, also known as Cedar Rapids Hose Company No. 1 and the Cedar Rapids Science Station, is a historic building located in
Cedar Rapids Central Fire Station
Cedar_Rapids_Central_Fire_Station
United States historic place
Cedar Bridge refers to three different bridges in Madison County, in the U.S. state of Iowa. The original Cedar Covered Bridge was built in 1883, moved
Cedar_Covered_Bridge
List of battles with most United States military fatalities List of hotel fires in the United States List of the deadliest firefighter disasters in the
List of disasters in the United States by death toll
List_of_disasters_in_the_United_States_by_death_toll
Census-designated place in California, United States
was twice devastated by wildfires, first by the Laguna Fire in 1970 then again by the Cedar Fire on October 26, 2003, the worst firestorm in California
Harbison_Canyon,_California
American architect (1931–2024)
separate structure, titled The Boys' House. In 2003 as a result of the Cedar Fire, the couple lost their home and Hubbell's studio, and other outbuildings
James_Hubbell_(artist)
while the park was under different management or ownership, such as legacy Cedar Fair parks. This list is not intended to be a comprehensive list of every
Incidents_at_Six_Flags_parks
2016. "Otay Fire". CalFire. October 27, 2003. Archived from the original on February 15, 2018. Retrieved December 10, 2017. "Cedar Fire Memorial". www
2003_California_wildfires
Football stadium in Tempe, Arizona
Chargers and Miami Dolphins was moved to Sun Devil Stadium because the Cedar Fire in the San Diego area forced the teams to vacate Qualcomm Stadium, which
Mountain_America_Stadium
Mythological realm
The Cedar Forest (𒄑𒂞𒄑𒌁giš eren giš tir) is the glorious realm of the gods of Mesopotamian mythology. It is guarded by the demigod Humbaba and was
Cedar_Forest
Wildfire complex in 2022
began on August 5, when 12 fires (6 named: Bremer Fire, Bravo Fire, Campbell Fire, Cedar Fire, Oak Fire and the Waterman Fire) merged. It started in the
SRF_Lightning_Complex_fires
most fire prone areas of San Diego county, including the area that was burned in the 2003 Cedar Fire. The Cedar Fire is, to date, the deadliest fire in
Sunrise_Powerlink
City in Florida, United States
Cedar Key is a city in Levy County, Florida, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 687, down from 702 at the 2010 census. It is part
Cedar_Key,_Florida
State park in California, United States
park was closed for several months due to massive fire damage incurred during the 2003 Cedar Fire. Although much of the forest was burned, the park has
Cuyamaca_Rancho_State_Park
UNESCO World Heritage Site in Lebanon
The Cedars of God (Arabic: أرز الربّ, romanized: Arz el-Rab, lit. 'Cedars of the Lord') is a forest in the Kadisha Valley of Bsharre, Lebanon. It is a
Cedars_of_God
Species of conifer
Widdringtonia whytei, the Mulanje cedar or Mulanje cypress, is a species of conifer native to Malawi, where it is endemic to the Mulanje Massif at altitudes
Widdringtonia_whytei
Totem pole in Juneau, Alaska
feet (15 m)) tall and weighs 4,700 pounds (2,100 kg). Made from yellow cedar, the pole is painted in colors such as red, turquoise, and yellow. Colors
Yaxté_totem_pole
County in California, United States
2017 Lilac Fire, the May 2014 San Diego County wildfires, the Witch Creek Fire in 2007, and the Cedar Fire in 2003. California defines a fire season in
San_Diego_County,_California
Community wildfire safety organizations in California
the third anniversary of the Cedar Fire entry into the City of San Diego, Jerry Mitchell, Director of the Scripps Ranch Fire Safe Council, was presented
Fire_safe_councils
Sun Devil Stadium, then the home of the Arizona Cardinals, due to the Cedar Fire in southern California. New Orleans Saints: Due to extensive damage to
NFL franchise moves and mergers
NFL_franchise_moves_and_mergers
American theatre company
a retired New York Times best-selling crime novelist. After the 2003 Cedar Fire that killed 14 San Diego County residents plus a firefighter and destroyed
Julian_Theater_Company
Species of conifer
Cedrus atlantica, the Atlas cedar, is a species of tree in the pine family Pinaceae, native to the Rif and Atlas Mountains of Morocco (Middle Atlas, High
Cedrus_atlantica
Census-designated place in California, United States
wildfires. Several fires including the Witch Fire and Cedar Fire have begun near the Estates. On October 23, 2003, the Cedar Fire began approximately
San Diego Country Estates, California
San_Diego_Country_Estates,_California
2021 wildfire in Central California
September 25. By September 29, the fire's advance to the south entered the burn scar from the 2016 Cedar Fire, limiting the fire activity there. On September
Windy_Fire
Series of drought-induced conflagrations in California, United States
2005 Labor Day brush fire Cedar Fire (2003) Climate change in California List of California wildfires "2014 Archived Fires". CAL FIRE. July 6, 2017. Archived
May 2014 San Diego County wildfires
May_2014_San_Diego_County_wildfires
Census-designated place in California, United States
along with open chaparral hillsides and riparian canyons. In 2003, the Cedar Fire ravaged the Alpine area. Alpine sits on both sides of Interstate 8 at
Alpine,_California
Petrochemical manufacturing facility
Cedar Bayou Plant is a petrochemical manufacturing facility located in Baytown, Texas. It is the largest U.S. manufacturing facility of Chevron Phillips
Cedar_Bayou_Plant
Species of conifer
Widdringtonia cedarbergensis, Clanwilliam cedar or Clanwilliam cypress, previously 2013 to 2023 Widdringtonia wallichii is a species of Widdringtonia
Widdringtonia_wallichii
Species of plant
Chamaecyparis thyoides (Atlantic white cedar, Atlantic white cypress, southern white cedar, whitecedar, or false-cypress), a species of Cupressaceae,
Chamaecyparis_thyoides
years, since the Cedar Fire of 2003. The wildfire resulted in 6 injuries, but did not result in structural damages. The brush fire determined to have
2005_California_wildfires
Historic site in New South Wales, Australia
windows, skirting boards (some 30 cm, some 45 cm) and architraves. The cedar fire surrounds demonstrate simple Georgian taste with plain corner blocks and
Oaklands,_Pambula
Walker Pass Cedar Fire (2003) Rim Fire (2013) Thomas Fire (2017) Mendocino Complex (2018) August Complex fire (2020) North Complex Fire (2020) LNU Lightning
List_of_Sierra_Nevada_topics
Day of the year
terrorists during a musical performance three days before. 2003 – The Cedar Fire, the third-largest wildfire in California history, kills 15 people, consumes
October_26
2017 wildfire in Southern California
County wildfires October 2007 California wildfires Witch Fire Cedar Fire (2003) "Lilac Fire". CAL FIRE. State of California. December 16, 2017. Archived from
Lilac_Fire
Essential oil
Cedar oil, also known as cedarwood oil, is an essential oil derived from various types of conifers, most in the pine or cypress botanical families. It
Cedar_oil
Southernmost National forest of California
2003 Cedar Fire, at its time it was the largest wildland fire in California history. Started when a lost hunter lit a fire to signal for help, the fire would
Cleveland_National_Forest
2007 wildfire in Southern California
fire until November 16, when the last hotspot was finally extinguished. December 2017 Southern California wildfires 2007 California wildfires Cedar Fire
Harris_Fire
Rock band
recording and all of their equipment and masters were destroyed in the Cedar Fire of 2003. The group re-recorded the material and independently released
Fono_(band)
Highway in California
highway. The road's guardrails and signs sustained damage in the 2003 Cedar Fire. That year, there were plans to widen Route 67 from Mapleview Street to
California_State_Route_67
in the 2003 World Series to win their second World Series title. The Cedar Fire begins in San Diego County, burning 280,000 acres (1,100 km2), 2,232 homes
2003_in_the_United_States
Unincorporated community in the state of Oregon, United States
Cedar Mill is a suburb in the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area of the United States; it is a census-designated place and an unincorporated community
Cedar_Mill,_Oregon
Boarding school in Texas, United States
31, 2003). "Teens homeless from Cedar fire". Archived from the original on June 27, 2004. Julian Youth Academy Fire Recovery, Teen Rescue homepage I
River_View_Christian_Academy
Mass shooting in Louisiana, US
On April 19, 2026, a mass shooting occurred at two homes in the Cedar Grove neighborhood of Shreveport, Louisiana, United States. Eight children between
2026_Shreveport_shooting
Place in California, United States
was twice devastated by wildfires: first by the Laguna Fire in 1970 then again by the Cedar Fire in 2003. Crest is located on a hill east of El Cajon.
Crest,_California
River in Washington, United States
The Cedar River is a river in the U.S. state of Washington. About 45 miles (72 km) long, it originates in the Cascade Range and flows generally west and
Cedar_River_(Washington)
American Revolutionary War battle in New Jersey
The Battle of Cedar Bridge, fought in Barnegat Township, New Jersey, was one of the last skirmishes of the American Revolutionary War, between Continental
Battle_of_Cedar_Bridge
American football player (born 1947)
head injury in 1997. Their home in Julian, California, burned in the Cedar Fire in 2003. In 2018, White was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. White's
Ed_White_(American_football)
Airport in Egan, CA
attack base for many wildfires, including the Old Fire and Cedar Fire in 2003 and the Esperanza Fire in 2006. The United States Forest Service commenced
Hemet-Ryan_Airport
CEDAR FIRE
CEDAR FIRE
Male
Russian
Variant spelling of Russian Fedor, FEDAR means "gift of God."
Boy/Male
Slavic Latin
Boy/Male
Australian, French, Latin, Polish, Romanian, Slavic
Hairy; Head of Hair; Long-haired
Girl/Female
American, Anglo, British, English
Battle Chieftain; Modern Female Version of Cedric
Male
Polish
Polish and Romanian form of Latin Cæsar, CEZAR means "severed."
Boy/Male
Danish Greek Scandinavian
Female
Finnish
Finnish name TUIJA means "cedar."
Girl/Female
Hebrew
Cedar tree.
Girl/Female
English
Modern feminine of Cedric.
Boy/Male
Arabic, Bengali, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Japanese, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Muslim, Oriya, Telugu
A Raga; Powerful; A Pilgrimage at Himalayas
Boy/Male
Spanish American Biblical Latin
Long haired.
Boy/Male
Native American
Cedar bark.
Boy/Male
Hindu
A field, Name of Lord Shiva
Boy/Male
Muslim
Wakeful, Attentive, Alert
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Wakeful; Attentive; Enlightened
Girl/Female
Hebrew
Cedar tree.
Boy/Male
Arabic Biblical
Strong.
Female
English
English name derived from the tree name, CEDAR means simply "cedar."
Boy/Male
Indian
Wakeful, Attentive, Alert
Girl/Female
Hebrew
Cedar tree.
CEDAR FIRE
CEDAR FIRE
Girl/Female
American, Anglo, Australian, British, English, French, German, Jamaican, Latin
Famous Elf; Famous Warrior; Feminine of Louis; Renowned in Battle
Boy/Male
Latin American
Eighth.
Boy/Male
British, Dutch, English
Friend of God; Good Friend
Boy/Male
Gaelic
Son of the man from the ford by the oak trees.
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Superhero
Boy/Male
Tamil
Attractive
Male
Egyptian
, the Living Bull.
Girl/Female
French German
Nobility. French form of the Old German Adalheidis, a compound of 'athal' (noble) and 'haida'...
Boy/Male
Australian, French, Italian, Latin, Portuguese
From Nazareth
Boy/Male
Biblical
Murmuring.
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CEDAR FIRE
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n.
A rich aromatic oil, C15H24, extracted from oil of red cedar, and regarded as a polymeric terpene; also any one of a class of similar substances, as the essential oils of cloves, cubebs, juniper, etc., of which cedrene proper is the type.
n.
a New Zealand tree, the Cypress cedar (Libocedrus Doniana), having a valuable, fine-grained, reddish wood.
n.
Any one of several species of small birds of the genus Ampelis, in which some of the secondary quills are usually tipped with small horny ornaments resembling red sealing wax. The Bohemian waxwing (see under Bohemian) and the cedar bird are examples. Called also waxbird.
n.
An officer who has authority to direct in the extinguishing of fires, or to order what precautions shall be taken against fires; -- called also fireward.
a.
Of or pertaining to cedar or the cedar tree.
n.
The fruit or strobile of the Coniferae, as of the pine, fir, cedar, and cypress. It is composed of woody scales, each one of which has one or two seeds at its base.
n.
A kind of cedar (Cedrus Deodara), growing in India, highly valued for its size and beauty as well as for its timber, and also grown in England as an ornamental tree.
n.
The North American red cedar (Juniperus Virginiana.)
a.
Of or pertaining to cedar.
a.
Pertaining to a natural order (Meliacae) of plants of which the genus Melia is the type. It includes the mahogany and the Spanish cedar.
a.
Of or pertaining to the cedar or its wood.
n.
The name of several evergreen trees. The wood is remarkable for its durability and fragrant odor.
a.
Remaining unwithered through the winter, or retaining unwithered leaves until the leaves of the next year are expanded, as pines cedars, hemlocks, and the like.
a.
Covered, or furnished with, cedars.
n.
The reddish brown wood of an East Indian tree (Cedrela Toona) closely resembling the Spanish cedar; also. the tree itself.
n.
A device for producing a striking display of light, or a figure or figures in plain or colored fire, by the combustion of materials that burn in some peculiar manner, as gunpowder, sulphur, metallic filings, and various salts. The most common feature of fireworks is a paper or pasteboard tube filled with the combustible material. A number of these tubes or cases are often combined so as to make, when kindled, a great variety of figures in fire, often variously colored. The skyrocket is a common form of firework. The name is also given to various combustible preparations used in war.
n.
A bird of the family Ampelidae -- so called from its monotonous note. The Bohemion chatterer (Ampelis garrulus) inhabits the arctic regions of both continents. In America the cedar bird is a more common species. See Bohemian chatterer, and Cedar bird.
a.
Of the nature of cedar.