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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

“I’m looking at satellite imagery right now as we speak, and I’m starting to see visible wildfire plumes pop up in states like New Mexico and Arizona and Colorado,” said Swain.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

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

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

A hot, dry wind blew in from the north, scattering the dirt from the unpaved streets and the railyard, carrying the faint scent of smoke from a distant wildfire.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu