acres

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The fire has the potential to spread to 200 acres and is burning north, threatening structures, Chino Valley Fire reported shortly before 8 p.m.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

A pair of Nixon-era land orders had made unavailable millions of acres north of Fairbanks that are critically important to Alaska’s development.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

During his lifetime, he amassed two million acres of land across nine states, most of which he maintained for ecological preservation, including resurrecting bison populations from the brink of extinction.

From Salon • May 8, 2026

Forecasts say millions of acres could go up in flames this season.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

All green, then specks, spots, square acres upon acres transform from green to brown.

From "Paradise on Fire" by Jewell Parker Rhodes