burst/explode into flames

idiom

: 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 injury that landed Force in a neurological intensive care unit occured after his vehicle burst into flames and bounced off a concrete guard rail. —

Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 1 July 2024 Sunday after her 2019 BMW X5 veered off the road and burst into flames near the Riverside Baptist Church while trying to elude police, AL.com reported. —

Jasmine Baehr, Fox News, 26 June 2024 For unknown reasons, Fetterly said, the driver lost control of the vehicle and crossed all lanes before the vehicle burst into flames. —

Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 25 June 2024 When the accident occurred, around 1:30 a.m., the car Dennis was driving reportedly burst into flames. —

Evan Rosen, New York Daily News, 14 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for burst/explode into flames

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