residents

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Earlier in the afternoon, nearby residents received evacuation orders and warnings when the blaze, known as the “Lemon Fire,” burned about 50 acres.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 14, 2026

The council said residents can find information about the fund and application process through its website.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026

A US judge on Friday rejected a bid by two local residents to halt the fight on the grounds that the event was corrupt.

From Barron's • Jun. 14, 2026

For decades, the neighborhood had an eclectic mix of residents, including a radio announcer who built mazes for children using wooden pallets and a man who started a public market.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026

Toutle High School—the same place where Crandell and Mullineaux had briefed the residents about the destruction and power of the volcano only nine days before—was the staging area for helicopters and rescue efforts.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone