smoldering remains

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A general term for what is left after a fire.

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Examples (10)

  • Firefighters carefully sifted through the smoldering remains of the building.
  • The investigation focused on the smoldering remains found at the scene of the arson.
  • After the forest fire, the area was littered with smoldering remains of trees and undergrowth.
  • Authorities warned residents to stay clear of the smoldering remains of the collapsed structure.
  • The heat from the smoldering remains made it difficult for the rescue team to approach.
  • Even hours after the fire was extinguished, smoldering remains continued to emit smoke.
  • Investigators are trying to determine the cause of the fire by examining the smoldering remains.
  • The smoldering remains of the campfire were a stark reminder of the recent blaze.
  • A thick layer of ash covered the smoldering remains of what was once a cozy cabin.
  • The smell of smoke still hung in the air around the smoldering remains of the factory.