Definition: The word "fire" is a noun in English, meaning any heat or flame, with the prefix "f-". The word "near me" indicates that the fire is close to you. Fire is used as a noun, with the suffix "-near", which means near or in proximity to something else. In this context, the word "fire" is being used to indicate that the fire is very nearby.<0x0A>As for its definition, a fire is a heat source, usually located on the ground or near water sources, that causes sparks, fumes, and ash to emit from a flame. The intensity of a fire depends on how close it is to you, as well as how much oxygen and other factors are present.