forest fire
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The wildfires ravaging areas around Spain's capital Madrid have included the largest forest fire in the country's recent history, Sara Aagesen, Minister for Ecological Transition, told journalists.
From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026
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
In October, at the peak of Oktoberfest celebrations, a forest fire closed a major highway funneling visitors across the Cascades.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 21, 2025
On average, said Nadeau, the firefighters had lead and mercury levels three and five times higher, respectively, than a control group of firefighters who fought a forest fire alone.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 27, 2025
That could be the forest fire turning trees and houses into charcoal, Akira thought.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
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