wildfire
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Last month the inquiry published a report which said the care sector appeared to be "something of an afterthought" in the early stages of the pandemic, allowing Covid to spread like "wildfire".
From BBC ● Nov. 11, 2026
Duncan Peake, chief executive at Raby Estates, said drone equipment to help spot fires was a "really significant, additional tool in our wildfire control kit".
From BBC ● Nov. 8, 2026
In a series of text messages, Horvath and Montemayor expressed frustration with Bass’ office over what they viewed as a lack of coordination and communication on the wildfire recovery efforts from City Hall.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 8, 2026
In 2024, Warren Buffett warned shareholders that Berkshire might rethink utility investments in states at high risk of wildfire.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026
They all might have been safe jumping in the water and letting the wildfire sweep past them, but there was an arbor over the pool.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
The impact of rising heat has been felt acutely in recent months by countries attending COP, with extensive wildfires across Europe and the sudden glacier collapse in Nepal which killed more than 1,000 people.
From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2026
These included fossilized pollen and larger plant remains, charcoal left by ancient wildfires, and chemical signatures preserved in the teeth and bones of plant-eating animals.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 7, 2026
The city has struggled in recent years with persistent homelessness, sky-high housing prices, job losses in Hollywood and the deadly wildfires last year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026
The report said 2026 provided "stark reminders" that climate change affects everyone, from extreme heat and wildfires in Europe to the catastrophic glacial flooding in Nepal.
From Barron's ● Nov. 4, 2026
Leo sends reports, maps to scientists tracking wildfires.
From "Paradise on Fire" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
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Earth Science - Middle School
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