inferno

Example Sentences

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And if a spark did catch, it could quickly mirror the inferno that was engulfing Pacific Palisades, or worse.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

A firebreak between Union Corner and the external wall of the station is thought to have stopped Sunday's inferno spreading further.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

A government committee has launched an investigation, but the cause of the inferno was not immediately clear.

From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026

Most of those impacted by the inferno at Le Constellation were Swiss, but a total of 19 nationalities were among the fatalities and the wounded.

From Barron's • Jan. 9, 2026

Mark set off after him, knowing they had to make it to the other side of the inferno before it got too big—they had to get to Trina and Deedee and Lana.

From "The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin)" by James Dashner