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Fanned by gale-force winds reaching up to eight on the Beaufort scale, the flames have spread rapidly southward, threatening homes, tourist accommodation, and critical infrastructure, including a fuel station.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2025

Fanned by strong Santa Ana winds, the fire had consumed roughly 960 acres of brush by 5:30 p.m.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 10, 2025

Fanned by strong winds from a distant hurricane, they moved so quickly that some residents were forced to jump into the ocean to escape.

From DOGO News • Aug. 11, 2023

Fanned by social media, depositors tried to withdraw $42 billion in a single day.

From Washington Post • Apr. 2, 2023

Fanned by strong winds, the fires reduced Richmond to ashes.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis