wildfire
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A destructive wildfire burned through a third of Santa Rosa Island.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
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
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
Earlier this year curlew eggs were saved by firefighters during a "significant wildfire" in County Fermanagh as their nest was directly in the fire's path and close to being lost in the blaze.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
He kicked to avoid a floating patch of wildfire.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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Earth Science - Middle School
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Earth Science - Introductory
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