flames

Example Sentences

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She said she was on her way home from her mother's house when she "could smell smoke and could see the flames".

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Andrea added she could still smell smoke and see flames, but was not aware of any houses being directly affected.

From BBC • May 31, 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

White said fire units from Riverside County, San Bernardino County and Ontario Fire have assisted in putting down the flames.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Amid the flames, the sheydim had mostly fled, some straight through the screen of auditorium one as soon as it began to burn.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny