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►Desperate refugees brave the sea to flee camps in Bangladesh

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►‘Our Power, Our Planet:’ Earth Day brings reminder of need to protect Earth from ourselves

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This week's word in the news: WILDFIRE

DEFINITION:
An unplanned and uncontrolled fire in an area of combustible vegetation.

FOUND IN THE NEWS:
It was not yet clear how the wildfires started, but a long drought, low humidity and strong winds were fueling them.
►The Key West Citizen -- 04/27/2026

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