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Firefighters worked to tackle a blaze which broke out after the crash, and the flames had been extinguished by Monday evening.

From BBC Aug. 18, 2026

The hope here is that this could form an autonomous first response, so forest fire detection and drone activation can be so quick that fires can be extinguished as they're starting.

From BBC Aug. 4, 2026

The fires burning through parts of France and Spain haven’t yet been extinguished, but the blame game is already heating up.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 30, 2026

Firefighters were still battling the blaze in the Moscow region's Elektrostal, while the fire in Tambov had been extinguished, regional authorities said.

From Barron's Jul. 18, 2026

Percy extinguished his lighter and grinned at Hazel.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan




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