burning

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One of the most widespread findings is a dark, carbon-rich "black mat" layer found in sediment across many sites in North America and Europe, which points to extensive burning.

From Science Daily

Mr Shearman, a police officer with Gloucestershire Constabulary, escaped the burning house and tried multiple times to re-enter to save his family.

From BBC

Local media described a "smell of burning still in the air".

From Barron's

The so-called burning index — a measure of the wildfire threat — was off the charts.

From Los Angeles Times

These modest benefits were most noticeable among people with nerve-related pain, also known as neuropathic pain, which can cause burning, tingling, or shooting sensations.

From Science Daily