burst into flames
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According to him, America would have burst into flames and melted into the bedrock mantle if he hadn’t come to town.
From Salon ● Aug. 21, 2026
Now, he is dealing with a concerning edict from the company that made it: keep the Jeep parked outside and away from his home, lest it burst into flames, even while turned off.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
The A9 is closed in both directions after a lorry burst into flames.
From BBC ● May 27, 2026
One burst into flames just before it was loaded on to a DHL cargo flight to the UK.
From BBC ● Mar. 13, 2026
During its landing at Lakehurst Naval Air Station in Lakehurst, New Jersey, on the evening of May 6, it burst into flames and crashed.
From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow
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