as in fires
a destructive burning
the intense heat of the raging inferno repeatedly drove back the firefighters
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fires
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Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
26 Feb. 2026 -
Two more fires are burning in the Hill Country, where crews continue to work to get them under control.—
Newsroom Meteorologist,
Austin American Statesman,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Infernos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infernos. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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