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wildfire

[wahyld-fahyuhr] / ˈwaɪldˌfaɪər /




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Testing from the Department of Toxic Substance Control found no radiation levels above background and no hazardous compound levels other than those normally present after a wildfire.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

A wildfire that forced tens of thousands of residents to evacuate Simi Valley jumped to 15% containment overnight, according to officials.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

A combination of drought and extreme wet weather is expected to make life harder for farmers, impacting food production, while Wales' wildfire seasons are set to last for longer and become more intense.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

During a recent televised debate, Raman stayed mostly on the sidelines as Bass and Pratt traded barbs over wildfire issues.

From Los Angeles Times • May 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




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