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 high temperatures have begun to subside in Spain, however a forest fire broke out north-east of Barcelona forcing 16,000 to stay in their homes on Friday morning.
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 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
The Dead Period, when all my trees looked like they had been through a forest fire or a blight.
From "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson
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