forest fire
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French authorities said that more than 220,000 people have now been evacuated from the main forest fire raging in the southwest of the country that now threatens the city of Bordeaux.
From Barron's ● Jul. 26, 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
Coalie, however, isn’t selling forest fire prevention or personal safety awareness or fair housing regulations.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 5, 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
“Didn’t you set that forest fire over at Davy?”
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
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