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Also called a cumulonimbus flammagenitus, they can occur during volcanic eruptions or, as in this case, when a wildfire roasts the air near the ground, causing it to rise quickly.
From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026
It says "UK roasts again... after 29,000 lightning strikes in single night", with the Met Office issuing "red warnings – from London to Swansea and Somerset to Birmingham – over danger to life".
From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2026
That alone would have meant a nearly $200,000 cost increase for the roughly 95,000 pounds of coffee Reverie roasts annually.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 29, 2026
New featured cast member Culhane debuted on “Update” as Mr. On Blast, a roasting commentator with very light roasts and a lot of body language.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 25, 2026
So day by day we lingered, feasting long on roasts and wine, until a year grew fat.
From "The Odyssey" by Homer
