flames

Example Sentences

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Last year, she says, a wildfire swept through 17 days after her goats cleared a residence - and the flames stopped 100 yards from where the goats had done their work.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Firefighters arrived to see flames shooting through the roof of 3996 Iowa Avenue when they arrived, said Riverside Fire Division Chief Greg White.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

A Blue Origin rocket blew up, bursting into an enormous ball of flames in a major setback for Jeff Bezos’ space company.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

His entire field was on fire, and the flames shot up as high as nearby palm trees — some 40 feet into the air.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

A burst of flames extending from its mouth separated into fiery letters that said, "How to Hatch a Dragon's Egg."

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville