inferno
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And if a spark did catch, it could quickly mirror the inferno that was engulfing Pacific Palisades, or worse.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026
The fire at the shop in Union Street broke out at about 15:45 on Sunday and led to the entire building being engulfed in an inferno that caused its partial collapse.
From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026
Most of those caught up in the inferno were Swiss, but a total of 19 nationalities were among those killed and wounded, including nine French and six Italian nationals.
From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026
But the inferno nevertheless destroyed the homes of his son and daughter, who are 26 and 29.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 9, 2026
Mark set off after him, knowing they had to make it to the other side of the inferno before it got too big—they had to get to Trina and Deedee and Lana.
From "The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin)" by James Dashner
Vocabulary lists containing inferno
Inferno Lingo: Fire Vocabulary
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2015 Spelling Bee - Words from Round 2
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