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fire

[fahyuhr] / faɪər /










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India summoned a top U.S. diplomat in protest after the incident, the second time a commercial vessel with Indian crew came under fire.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Despite several complaints, a fire at the site last summer, and a criminal investigation, the towering mountain of waste remains.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Kenneth Bass is one of thousands of residents and business owners suing the city of Los Angeles and other entities over property loss and other damages suffered during the catastrophic Palisades fire.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Centcom on Thursday reiterated that the ship’s crew repeatedly failed to follow directions, and said U.S. forces issued warnings before opening fire.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

One night I tossed for an hour while dogfights raged overhead, streaking my patch of sky with fire.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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