blaze
US /blez/
・UK /bleɪz/
B1
verb
- (Of a fire) to burn brightly
- (Of the sun, etc.) to shine brightly
- to make news or information widely known by telling people about it in a way they are sure to notice
noun
- Bright light, as from a burning fire
- a sudden show of very strong feeling
Examples
The antiques were destroyed in a blaze last year.
Strong winds fanned the blaze.