flames

Example Sentences

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"It's the worst thing I've ever seen in my life - the flames, the smoke," said Sarpal.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

In October, video was widely shared of flames belching from the overhead storage compartment of an Air China flight, reportedly caused by a lithium battery.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

At the time, Hilton shared the devastating news on Instagram, revealing that she had been watching live news coverage when she saw the horrifying flames consume her own house.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 24, 2026

While the flames were still raging, then-Fire Chief Kristin Crowley went on local and national television to accuse city leaders of failing to give her department the resources it needed.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2026

By the time he had a fire going,’ he was shivering uncontrollably, and hardly felt the heat of the flames.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver