flames

Example Sentences

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"On May 4, two unidentified aircraft struck the outer plate of the port-side ballast tank at the stern of the HMM Namu at roughly one-minute intervals, causing flames and smoke," he said.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

A man was found dead Saturday following a fire that broke out at a South Los Angeles home and sent flames and fireworks into the sky.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

Forecasts say millions of acres could go up in flames this season.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Fire crews attempted to extinguish the flames erupting from the upper-floor classrooms.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

“Are you crazy?” he shouts, once the flames are dead.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz