conflagration

UK
/ˌkɒnfləˈɡreɪʃən/
US
/ˌkɑnfləˈɡreɪʃən/

Translations

conflagrationnoun
conflagrations
pl
UK
/ˌkɒnfləˈɡreɪʃən/
US
/ˌkɑnfləˈɡreɪʃən/
The conflagration destroyed several buildings in the city center.
Пожар уничтожил несколько зданий в центре города.
The firefighters quickly responded to the conflagration at the warehouse.
Пожарные быстро отреагировали на возгорание на складе.
Additional translations
conflagrationadjective
UK
/ˌkɒn.fləˈɡreɪ.ʃən/
US
/ˌkɑːn.fləˈɡreɪ.ʃən/
Used attributively in phrases such as "conflagration danger" or "conflagration preparedness"

Definitions

conflagrationnoun
A large and destructive fire that causes significant damage.
The conflagration destroyed several homes and forced the evacuation of the entire neighborhood.
A conflict or war, especially one that is widespread and intense.
The political tensions in the region eventually led to a conflagration that lasted for several years.
conflagrationadjective
Relating to or involving a large destructive fire.
The city has implemented new conflagration safety measures.