conflagration

Example Sentences

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January’s conflagration produced plenty of targets for public outrage.

From Los Angeles Times

One of the factions even captured and held Egyptian soldiers, along with seven Egyptian warplanes, threatening to suck a powerful neighbor into the fight and raising the specter of a regional conflagration.

From New York Times

Fortunately none of the stained glass was seriously damaged in the conflagration.

From BBC

At issue is whether the conflagration that burned the compound and resulted in most of the deaths could have been avoided.

From Washington Times

While investigation into what caused the conflagration is ongoing, one theory is that an overheated machine was the culprit.

From Washington Times