smoke
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Smoke began to intensify, and soon most residents had left their properties.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
Smoke rose from sites around St. Petersburg as the economic forum continued.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
Smoke exposure during the fires also took a toll: 40% reported worsening respiratory symptoms, including coughing, shortness of breath and wheezing.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
Smoke is easily trapped, and the forested hillsides are hard to access when fires start.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
“You told me not to write anything that would give the Smoke away, so I put it in code, sort of.”
From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld
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