wildfire

Example Sentences

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His longshot bid for city hall comes on the anniversary of a wildfire that destroyed his home and became one of California's most destructive blazes on record.

From BBC

One year after two of the most destructive wildfires in California’s history erupted just hours apart, survivors commemorated the day in Altadena and Pacific Palisades with a mixture of anger and somber remembrance.

From Los Angeles Times

“The last 12 months have made clear the urgent need to update and modernize the claim process to better protect homeowners devastated by these wildfires,” said Padilla, in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times

During his opening remarks, Astin also acknowledged last year’s devastating wildfires that ravaged Los Angeles as well as the union’s upcoming negotiations with Hollywood studios.

From Los Angeles Times

While all of their reasons for moving vary, Louganis noted that his own decision to ditch the United States came after “many friends” of his lost their homes during the California wildfires.

From MarketWatch