to burn across a plain; also used to describe a situation spreading rapidly or getting out of control like a prairie fire

to be extremely anxious or impatient; to be burning with impatience, as if on fire

A small spark can cause a massive fire; metaphorically describes how a tiny force can grow into a powerful movement or how a minor issue can lead to a great disaster.

be scorched by smoke and fire; (figuratively) extremely hot and dry

extremely hot or painful, as if being burned by fire

a wildfire spreading across a plain; a powerful, unstoppable force, often referring to a widespread uprising or revolution

to spread very rapidly across a wide area; used to describe a situation or trend that expands quickly and cannot be stopped

a single spark can start a huge blaze; an insignificant cause can have a massive effect or can develop into a powerful force; often used to describe small movements that grow to be unstoppable

experiencing intense physical pain, as if being fried in oil and scorched by fire

to singe; to scorch

fire singeing the eyebrows; an extremely urgent or desperate situation requiring immediate attention

to singe or burn hair

bright; luminous; (literary) the appearance of being brilliant or clear

a small bubble on the skin caused by a burn or friction and containing watery fluid

To singe the hair or feathers

a blister on the skin or mucous membrane caused by a burn or scald

a small bubble on the skin filled with fluid caused by burning or friction

(colloquial) A blister on the skin caused by a burn or scald.

(idiom) to try and stop a fire by letting the wind blow; to make a bad situation worse by not stopping its cause or by using methods that actually encourage it

(literary) the light of fire; a faint glimmer of light