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wildfire

[wahyld-fahyuhr] / ˈwaɪldˌfaɪər /




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Environmental Protection Agency to compile a list of insurers based on their handling of wildfire claims.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

After stints on other reality shows such as “Big Brother U.K.,” he began speaking out about local California issues, including wildfire recovery and environmental policy.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

The Chuck Norris memes spread like wildfire in the early days of social media in the 2000s.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

However, this long-term trend reversed in the 20th century, when wildfire activity rose sharply.

From Science Daily • Mar. 19, 2026

Had the smoke from the wildfire somehow messed up the plane’s equipment and made it impossible for the pilot to see?

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz