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The weather service is forecasting “minimal measurable” rain, or less than a tenth of an inch, she said, meaning there is chance of dry lightning strikes, which could ignite a fire.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026

Machines have been used to remove vegetation on either side of the track with the hope that what remains would not create such high flames if it were to ignite.

From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026

She echoes warnings from officials, who say that innocent activities like mowing your lawn could ignite a fire.

From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026

But her talent for finding stories that resonate and ignite has increasingly drawn her into some of publishing’s most contentious debates.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026

Unlike eagles, humans could choose when and where to ignite a flame, and they were able to exploit fire for any number of tasks.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari

Utilities asked Newsom to strengthen a framework that he and lawmakers created in 2019 to protect utilities from bankruptcy after their equipment ignites a catastrophic fire.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 29, 2026

What drives societal ills or ignites a social movement?

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026

"As soon as there is a small spark or heat, the methane gas under the mountain of rubbish immediately ignites," Wahyu explained.

From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026

Shin may be trying to remove fuel before the room ignites on its own.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 4, 2026

Cinna climbs up before us and ignites our headdresses.

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins

Above all, readers’ comments suggest that Flock has ignited a debate about where Americans want to draw the line between security and privacy.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026

In death, the beloved bald eagle’s final resting place has ignited a bitter clash where internet fame and tribal rights collide.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026

Dame Uta ignited this debate by arguing that the autistic spectrum has come to its collapse because people included in it have such different needs.

From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026

The combined shock of the fire and back-to-back heatwaves has ignited a debate over whether Belgium is sufficiently prepared for the effects of climate change.

From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026

The grease under the hood built up and ignited, and this time they were too far from fire extinguishers to put out the flames.

From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz

They spend plenty of time visiting the “Real World: Boston” house where Duffy reconnects with his erstwhile housemate, Montana McGlynn, and next to none discussing Boston’s pivotal role in igniting the American Revolution.

From Salon ● Aug. 23, 2026

“The tinderbox looks increasingly close to igniting in full force.”

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 19, 2026

The railroads brought settlers pouring into America’s interior, igniting conflict with Native American tribes.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026

Musk has criticised OpenAI's move to create a commercial arm, in 2019, years before launching ChatGPT and igniting the AI market.

From BBC ● Apr. 29, 2026

Klenam and Mawuli lit theirs from mine, the two igniting at the same time.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo