flames

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Flames were about a half-mile from the island’s stand of Torrey pines — one of just two places in the world where the species grows naturally, Theune said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Flames also spread to nearby vehicles, prompting firefighters and rescue crews to be dispatched.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Wilson was born in Trinidad and played in bands including The Flames, The Souvenirs, and The Corduroys before forming Hot Chocolate with his friend Errol Brown in the late 1960s.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

His town hall was a big enough deal, they said, to miss the final game in a “Battle of Alberta” series between the province’s National Hockey League rivals, the Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 14, 2026

Flames from these fires were leaping some five feet into the air, producing a lot of cheers.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover