burst/explode into flames

phrase

: to suddenly begin burning

The engine burst/exploded into flames.

Examples of burst/explode into flames in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The vehicle burst into flames, killing three college students, including the driver, Soren Dixon. — Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026

Investigators say the vehicle burst into flames after the crash. — Steve Large, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026

Swansea police described a fiery scene on Route 6, saying that the suspect struck a blue 2022 Subaru that burst into flames. — Mark Reynolds, The Providence Journal, 27 Feb. 2026

These ping pong balls were known to burst into flames and emit a lot of smoke. — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 26 Feb. 2026