flammable

Example Sentences

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The chemicals inside the batteries can release flammable gases when exposed to high temperatures or physical damage, according to the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Hassan Khan, a spokesperson for Rescue 1122 in Karachi, told BBC Urdu the shopping centre contains flammable materials such as plastic foam, cloth, carpets and perfume.

From BBC • Jan. 18, 2026

In 2015, blasts at warehouses containing flammable chemicals in the port city of Tianjin killed more than 170 people and injured 700 others.

From Barron's • Jan. 18, 2026

Some L.A. residents are championing a proposed fire-safety rule, referred to as “Zone Zero,” requiring the clearance of flammable material within the first five feet of homes.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 13, 2026

“A candle. You want to light a candle in here? In a room filled with very dry, flammable things?”

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny