smolder

Example Sentences

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The Palisades fire was a holdover from the Jan. 1 Lachman fire, which continued to smolder and burn underground until kicked up by heavy winds on Jan. 7.

From Los Angeles Times

He had come to take pictures of the smoldering volcano, and his camera was out and ready.

From Literature

Firefighters went to those areas and dug out smoldering material so it could cool, officials said.

From Los Angeles Times

“My dad taught me,” said Akira, and an ember of worry smoldered in her stomach as she wondered again if he was okay.

From Literature

The Times found that a battalion chief ordered firefighters to roll up their hoses and leave the burn area despite complaints by crews that the ground was still smoldering.

From Los Angeles Times