charred

To the north, a sickly orange haze hung along the horizon, a reminder of the inferno that had reduced parts of their school to a ragged tangle of charred masonry, metal and wood.

A fire broke out in prison, with the authorities finding a charred body that they thought was Bester's.

But it was impossible not to notice, beyond the cool splashing and camaraderie, a charred and empty landscape.

The risk of reignition has been so high that cleanup crews are just now beginning to remove the charred batteries.

Since it ignited Aug. 1, the fire has charred nearly 120,000 acres as of Monday, becoming the state’s largest blaze of the year.