wildfire
Example Sentences
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"This analysis shows that climate change is having a clear, exacerbating effect on wildfire danger in the UK," Theodore Keeping, research associate in the analysis of extreme weather and wildfires at Imperial College London said.
From BBC • May 6, 2026
The California Department of Insurance is seeking to suspend State Farm’s license and fine it millions of dollars, alleging widespread mishandling of L.A. wildfire claims.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
Spring has always been the season of greatest wildfire risk, when dry vegetation such as grass and heather can easily burn.
From BBC • May 6, 2026
“It is unacceptable that wildfire survivors—people who have lost everything—were met with delays, underpayments, and roadblocks when they needed help the most.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026
Then another rumor took hold and raced through the crowd like wildfire until it was repeated so often that it sounded like truth.
From "Eleven" by Tom Rogers
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Earth Science - Middle School
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Earth Science - High School
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Earth Science - Introductory
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