burning debris

Frequency: 6.56.1 per million words

Refers to fragments that are on fire.

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Examples (10)

  • Firefighters carefully sifted through the burning debris of the warehouse.
  • The explosion sent burning debris raining down over the entire city block.
  • Burning debris from the volcanic eruption set fire to the nearby forest.
  • Rescuers had to dodge falling pieces of burning debris to reach the trapped victims.
  • Strong winds carried burning debris across the fire line, starting new spot fires.
  • The satellite broke up on re-entry, creating a shower of burning debris in the night sky.
  • After the bombing, the streets were littered with the burning debris of cars and buildings.
  • It is extremely hazardous to approach the site while there is still burning debris.
  • He watched as burning debris from the bonfire was carried away by the wind, a potential fire hazard.
  • The investigation report noted that burning debris was the primary cause of the fire's rapid spread.