beacon vs beacon fire

beacon and beacon fire both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
beacon	Yes	No	Yes	No
beacon fire	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, beacon and beacon fire are synonyms defined as:

beacon and beacon fire: a fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a distance

beacon (noun)	beacon fire (noun)
a radio station that broadcasts a directional signal for navigational purposes	a fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a distance
a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships
a fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a distance

beacon (verb)	beacon fire (verb)
guide with a beacon
shine like a beacon