flames

Example Sentences

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He said it took him five minutes to smother the flames with a fire blanket before he noticed his whole house was becoming enveloped in smoke.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026

In October, video was widely shared of flames belching from the overhead storage compartment of an Air China flight, reportedly caused by a lithium battery.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

So instead, firefighters are blasting a constant stream of water into the belly of the warehouse, hoping to drown out the flames.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026

At the time, Hilton shared the devastating news on Instagram, revealing that she had been watching live news coverage when she saw the horrifying flames consume her own house.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 24, 2026

“If me and Aunt Kitty are like sisters,” I whispered bitterly, my eyes fixed on the flames in the fireplace, “then I’d rather be alone.”

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan