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By midday, firefighters had extinguished the flames at the cathedral.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026

Authorities will not be able to begin their investigation into the cause of the fire until it is completely extinguished, Heefner said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

It was this initial blaze -- which firefighters believed they had extinguished -- that subsequently reignited on January 7, devastating the neighborhood and parts of the city of Malibu, prosecutors say.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Hopes of finding survivors have been all but extinguished at the Liushenyu coal mine.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

By the time Eulalia made it to Mrs. Palmer’s front door, her white satin slippers were soaked and her patience for ceremony had been extinguished.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson




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