The latest threat from Mother Nature comes on the heels of horrific wild fires in the Western U .

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Highlands and Islands Fire and Rescue Service (HIFRS) said the majority of wild fires in its area were now out.

BBC: Wild fire land in north and isles covers '10 Hampdens'

Koeslag notes that the flower is a symbol of resilience because of its ability to survive tough conditions, including wild fires.

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Strong winds, dry conditions and unseasonably warm temperatures have fueled hundreds of wild fires across Texas and Oklahoma over the past several weeks.

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Ten Hampden Park-sized football grounds could be fitted into the 332 acres of land calculated to have been burnt in wild fires in the north since 1 May.

BBC: Wild fire land in north and isles covers '10 Hampdens'

Thinking about the recent wildfires in Texas, with our new capability, I can now answer the question: How many insured customers do we have in a 50 mile radius of all wild fires bigger than 1500 acres, in Texas?

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These will be spread like wild-fires by frequent climate change-induced weather events of catastrophic proportions.

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United's wild celebrations illustrated the importance of the goal - and keeps the title fires burning at Old Trafford.

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