wildfire
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A destructive wildfire burned through a third of Santa Rosa Island.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
It's been a happy ending for the eggs of an elusive bird that were just inches from the flames of a large wildfire earlier this year.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
Previous work from Lipton's laboratory has shown that this process can be triggered by factors such as aging, inflammation and environmental exposures including air pollution and wildfire smoke.
From Science Daily • May 31, 2026
Earlier this year curlew eggs were saved by firefighters during a "significant wildfire" in County Fermanagh as their nest was directly in the fire's path and close to being lost in the blaze.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
The poison tide had killed off the coastal vegetation, making it the perfect fuel for a wildfire.
From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown
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Earth Science - Middle School
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