wildfire
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Last year, she says, a wildfire swept through 17 days after her goats cleared a residence - and the flames stopped 100 yards from where the goats had done their work.
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
Runoff from wildfire burn areas or bacteria such as E. coli could enter sinkholes connected to Roaring Springs Cave and reach the water supply.
From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 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
Akira looked longingly at Vicki’s pickup truck, and its promise of instant escape from the wildfire.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
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Earth Science - Middle School
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