in flames
Example Sentences
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By 11 a.m., the building was again engulfed in flames.
From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026
Forecasts say millions of acres could go up in flames this season.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
Meanwhile, another local resident said: "It's just quite sad to see it up in flames to be honest."
From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026
According to the Murrieta Police Department, officers responded to a residential structure fire at 41690 Knight Drive and found a mobile home, carport, three vehicles, two outbuildings and a large pine tree engulfed in flames.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2026
The ground around his feet kept erupting in flames, but I kept dousing it just as quickly.
From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan
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