wildfire
//ˈwaɪld.faɪər//
Noun
wildfireSingular
wildfiresPlural
1
A large, destructive fire that spreads rapidly over woodland or brush, often difficult to control.
The wildfire spread quickly through the dry forest.
2
Something that spreads very quickly and uncontrollably, especially news, rumors, or ideas.
The rumor spread like wildfire through the school.