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Pedro Pizarro, chief executive of Edison International, later said that a leading theory of the fire’s ignition was that the idle line became energized briefly through induction, sparking the fire.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Dipke said the group’s Instagram account was also briefly taken down.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Lewis Hamilton was third as the fastest Ferrari, a place ahead of team-mate Charles Leclerc, who had been briefly top with two minutes to go but crashed on his final lap.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Five astronauts had briefly entered the docked Dragon spacecraft as a precautionary measure -- the capsule functions as a lifeboat of sorts in the case an evacuation is needed.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Nathan briefly remembered following Seed Collector away from Nali’s mobile home.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young