burned

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Other long-range strikes have sparked fires that have burned for days at oil facilities hundreds of kilometres behind the front line.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

The updated permit also allows the site to temporarily store and move some hazardous and clinical waste, although these materials will not be burned there.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Investors and bank loans fueled Brian McClain’s “house of cards” beef operations, which burned through $170 million.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Not surprisingly, Pratt did well in the Pacific Palisades, where his home burned down in the 2025 fire, garnering 60% in one precinct.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

This must be the lighthouse that burned down where the motel is now.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy