To me, fire symbolizes a couple of different things. It can be a link to civilization -- a sign that the boys are still civilized and want to be rescued. However, it can also be a symbol of how destructive savagery can be.
The signal fire is a link to civilization. It is one of the first things that the boys try to do when they are still interested in being rescued. As they get less interested (and less connected to civilization) they tend to let the fire go out.
The wildfires are destructive. They kill accidentally (the boy with the birthmark) and they are used in an attempt to kill intentionally (trying to get Ralph out where they can kill him).
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