beacon fire vs beacon

beacon fire and beacon both are nouns.

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

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

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

beacon fire (noun)	beacon (noun)
a fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a distance	a radio station that broadcasts a directional signal for navigational purposes
	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 fire (verb)	beacon (verb)
	guide with a beacon
	shine like a beacon