burning

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Anastasia Troyanova, a local correspondent for environmental news outlet Kedr, described "a huge cloud of black smoke over the town; it smells of burning".

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Students take part in a Goth Yoga LA class, complete with burning incense.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

Speaking to the press Tuesday, Barrett said the region’s pollution comes largely from transportation sources “primarily burning gasoline and diesel,” along with refineries and other local emissions sources.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

State databases show 91 wildfires reported across the state in the past week, burning nearly 14,000 acres.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

I stared at her another second in surprise, my fingers burning a little on the hot packet, before mumbling a thank-you and bolting for the door.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin