wildfire
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A clap of thunder cracked over the town of Lege-Cap-Ferret, and a few raindrops started to fall over the coastal region that has seen France's worst wildfire since 1949.
From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026
France’s aging fleet of water-bombing planes has frequently been grounded for maintenance, prompting debate over the country’s wildfire readiness.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
A large wildfire burning through heathland on the Suffolk coast has been declared a major incident.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
And Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said Wednesday that efforts to extinguish a major wildfire near Madrid were progressing "favourably".
From Barron's ● Jul. 29, 2026
Dodger paced in a tight circle, and Akira turned frantically in her seat to watch as the wildfire roared up through the trees behind them.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
The repeated heatwaves and wildfires have jolted the public into reflection on the reality of climate change.
From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026
Last Saturday, as wildfires tore through pine forests in southwestern France, Canadair pilot Grégory Prats said only five of the planes were available to fight the fires.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
The Canadair planes are specially designed for the particular challenge of fighting wildfires.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
His motivation for wanting to protect his home is relatable, but did he really believe he and Clement could stop the wildfires on their own?
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
There were wildfires out west, landslides on the other side of the world.
From "The Thing About Jellyfish" by Ali Benjamin
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Earth Science - Middle School
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Earth Science - Introductory
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