wildfire
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A destructive wildfire burned through a third of Santa Rosa Island.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
Increasingly frequent wildfire has further stressed their habitat.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
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
At first the wildfire had scared him, but over time van der Donck had come to relish the spectacle of the yearly burning.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
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Earth Science - Middle School
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Earth Science - Introductory
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