flammable
Example Sentences
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Accusations the fire was helped by flammable materials on the outside of the buildings has sparked anger and concern.
From BBC
The fire spread quickly across the separate blocks due to the presence of flammable netting and other materials on the outside of the buildings.
From BBC
"This was preventable... A lot of people did not do their duties," the 33-year-old tells the BBC, claiming that the renovation firm used "poor quality, flammable materials".
From BBC
The cause of the fire is still unclear, but authorities believe renovations using flammable material and scaffolding helped spread what has now become the deadliest blaze in Hong Kong in six decades.
From BBC
Officials found flammable materials that may have accelerated the fire, including styrofoam used to seal windows, protective netting, canvas and plastic sheets.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
