wildfire
Example Sentences
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The high temperatures and dry, windy pattern was also expected to increase wildfire danger across parts of the West and High Plains.
From BBC
He's lived through two major fires, including the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires.
From BBC
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 Literature
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The comedian kept his opening monologue light and avoided politics, instead acknowledging the devastating wildfires that struck Los Angeles before the ceremony.
From Los Angeles Times
The comedian stayed away from politics, though he did acknowledge the devastating wildfires that struck the region, saying, “in a moment such as this, any awards show can seem self-indulgent and superfluous.”
From Los Angeles Times
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