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Some families moved away from Paradise after the Camp fire, only to be displaced again by the Park fire, raising questions about the safety of mountain towns in Northern California.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 7, 2024

It remains close to the frontlines, and has repeatedly come under fire, raising fears of a nuclear disaster.

From Reuters • Feb. 7, 2023

She said that the inquiry team were told it was wilful fire raising but she was not sure if the media had been made aware to tell the public.

From BBC • Jul. 4, 2013

Now Dr. Rekers himself is under fire, raising new legal questions about his courtroom role.

From New York Times • May 19, 2010

"Weel, ye see it wes this wy," began Hillocks, with the air of a man on his trial for fire raising.

From Beside the Bonnie Brier Bush by Maclaren, Ian