wildfire
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Last year, she says, a wildfire swept through 17 days after her goats cleared a residence - and the flames stopped 100 yards from where the goats had done their work.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
Among the critics is Pratt, a registered Republican, who launched a longshot campaign for mayor in January, on the anniversary of that wildfire that destroyed his home.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
Runoff from wildfire burn areas or bacteria such as E. coli could enter sinkholes connected to Roaring Springs Cave and reach the water supply.
From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026
Currently, California relies heavily on two funding sources for wildfire mitigation work: A state program that charges polluters for their emissions and a climate bond approved by voters in 2024.
From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026
Her captain had turned her upriver, but not quickly enough to evade the wildfire.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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Earth Science - Middle School
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