well alight

Examples (10)

• The fire should be well alight by now.
• By the time the firefighters arrived, the warehouse was well alight.
• Once the kindling catches, the whole bonfire will be well alight in minutes.
• The old barn, struck by lightning, was well alight against the dark, stormy sky.
• If you add more dry wood, the campfire will be well alight very soon.
• Is the barbecue well alight yet, or should we wait longer to cook?
• Witnesses reported that the car was already well alight when they saw it.
• Don't get too close until the fire is well alight and stable.
• Seeing the building well alight, he immediately called for help.
• The logs in the furnace were well alight, reaching the optimal temperature for heating.