burst into flame



burst into flame(s)

[for something] to catch fire and become a large fire quickly. As soon as the flame reached the curtains, the entire wall seemed to burst into flames. The two cars burst into flames soon after the collision.
See also: burst, flame

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
PieraPYE-rahItalian
StiofÁNshtee-FAWNIrish
Brewer['bru:ə]
Firat-Turkish
Eutimio-Spanish, Italian
AubrieAWB-reeEnglish (Modern)