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wildfire

[wahyld-fahyuhr] / ˈwaɪldˌfaɪər /




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She asked whether they could use their technology and know-how to engineer something that could similarly save lives in the event of wildfire flames.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Among the critics is Pratt, a registered Republican, who launched a longshot campaign for mayor in January, on the anniversary of that wildfire that destroyed his home.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Previous work from Lipton's laboratory has shown that this process can be triggered by factors such as aging, inflammation and environmental exposures including air pollution and wildfire smoke.

From Science Daily • May 31, 2026

At the same time, the governor’s latest budget proposal puts the state on track to allocate the majority of the climate bond’s $1.5 billion in wildfire prevention money within just three years.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

Then another rumor took hold and raced through the crowd like wildfire until it was repeated so often that it sounded like truth.

From "Eleven" by Tom Rogers




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