wildfire
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Speaking in the Scottish Parliament, Gray said the wildfire that burned in the Cairngorms, near Aviemore, for almost five weeks was one of 58 incidents in Scotland this year.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
Last month, Scotland's chief fire officer called for an improved, more formal approach to wildfire prevention in order to "protect lives".
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
“Increased fuel loading would elevate wildfire risk to developed areas, particularly in Avalon and other locations where heavy fuels are present within 200 feet of structures,” he wrote.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
That could result in gusty offshore winds, wildfire risks, and downed trees, according to Kristan Lund, meteorologist with the weather service office in Oxnard.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
Poison sea spray had killed off the plants, and the wildfire had turned them to ashes.
From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown
A resident in Central Kalimantan told BBC News Indonesia he had been experiencing wildfires "for more than a month".
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
Grey said rescue services in England and Wales responded to 342 wildfires in the first six months of this year.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
One of two destructive wildfires burning near Big Sur in Monterey County has nearly doubled in size over the last two days.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
Los Angeles County announced Monday that it had filed a lawsuit against State Farm General after hundreds of victims of last year’s devastating wildfires complained that their claims had been delayed, denied or underpaid.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026
Leo sends reports, maps to scientists tracking wildfires.
From "Paradise on Fire" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
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