acres
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In Spain, fires near Madrid have destroyed more than 190,000 acres, according to the country’s minister for ecological transition.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
The fire was 33 acres and 5% contained as of Tuesday morning, Castillo said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
As of 10 p.m., the blaze had spread to 223 acres, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026
The seven-bedroom dwelling—which sits on nearly 2 acres just off the iconic Pacific Coast Highway—features an exotic European-inspired aesthetic, both inside and out.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 27, 2026
The bulk of this—191 million acres, spread over 155 parcels of land—is held by the U.S.
From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson
