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conflagrations
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an extremely intense and destructive fire
- The forest was reduced to ashes in the massive conflagration, which raged uncontrollably for days.
- Firefighters from several towns joined forces to combat the conflagration that threatened to engulf the entire neighborhood.
- Historical records describe the conflagration that swept through the city, destroying countless homes and landmarks.
- The dry conditions and high winds created a perfect storm for the conflagration that devastated the rural community.
- The museum's archives were tragically lost in the conflagration, erasing invaluable historical documents and artifacts.
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