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conflagration

/kɒnˈflæɡrəʊʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does conflagration mean?

noun

A large and uncontrolled fire, especially one that spreads quickly and destroys a lot of property. A sudden and intense outbreak of a strong emotion, such as anger or passion.

Example

"The conflagration of the old warehouse took hours to extinguish, causing millions of dollars in damage."

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