fanned

Example Sentences

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Fanned by winds of up to 8 Beaufort, with gusts reaching 9, the fire near Keratea grew quickly in size and intensity.

From BBC • Aug. 8, 2025

Fanned by strong Santa Ana winds, the fire had consumed 960 acres of brush by 5:30 p.m. and was burning south, officials said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 10, 2025

Fanned by strong winds from a distant hurricane, they moved so quickly that some residents were forced to jump into the ocean to escape.

From DOGO News • Aug. 11, 2023

Fanned by strong winds, fires had also spread to neighbouring Tunisia, forcing the closure of two border crossings.

From Reuters • Jul. 25, 2023

Fanned by strong winds, the fires reduced Richmond to ashes.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis