forest fire
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The European Environment Agency has said "climate change has increased forest fire risk across Europe", with the greatest danger expected in southern Europe.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
"With global warming, it was to be expected," she said referring to the forest fire so far north.
From Barron's ● Jul. 13, 2026
Coalie, however, isn’t selling forest fire prevention or personal safety awareness or fair housing regulations.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 5, 2026
“If you have a forest fire and you’re the last tree standing, you’re the tallest tree,” she said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 24, 2025
Nothing of it remains; blackened stumps dot the place where it’s been, as if there has been a forest fire.
From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood
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