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wildfire

[wahyld-fahyuhr] / ˈwaɪldˌfaɪər /




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After Tony Dunn lost his home in a California wildfire, he moved to mountainous North Carolina to avoid more climate disasters.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

Researchers at Imperial College London say the biggest change is happening in spring - traditionally peak wildfire season - where drought and fire prone weather has become more common.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

"This analysis shows that climate change is having a clear, exacerbating effect on wildfire danger in the UK," Theodore Keeping, research associate in the analysis of extreme weather and wildfires at Imperial College London said.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

California regulators are seeking to suspend State Farm’s license for up to a year and levy the largest penalty ever against a state insurer, alleging it mishandled January 2025 wildfire claims in Los Angeles County.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

I could swear I saw a blush spreading like wildfire from out of his starched collar, up his neck, and engulfing his cheeks.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan




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