destroyed

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Firefighters discovered some precious items after coming to the aid of a family whose home was destroyed by a fast-moving wildfire in Simi Valley this week.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

A shopping centre, a market and several residential buildings in the area of Lukanivka were also destroyed.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

"We're used to it," said Roman, a 36-year-old firefighter who helped clear the ruins from a building destroyed in the strike.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

The strategy could help these cells overcome the protective barriers many tumors use to avoid being destroyed.

From Science Daily • May 25, 2026

It wouldn’t be the worst way to go, being destroyed by the Sky God himself.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer