ablaze

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The news set the internet ablaze with joy and hope.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The oil wells set ablaze in Kuwait in the 1990s during the first Gulf War took months to extinguish and released an estimated 130 to 400 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent.

From Barron's • Mar. 15, 2026

Also, CNN reported that 38 crew members were rescued after a suspected Iranian attack set two foreign tankers ablaze in Iraqi territorial waters, citing the head of Iraq’s ports company.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 11, 2026

Unverified night-time footage has emerged purportedly showing the ship ablaze after the attack on Tuesday.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

The Hema was now completely ablaze, a great fiery heap spreading fast to other parts of the Night Zoo’s grounds.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray