Blaze up

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Literal Fire

Use 'blaze up' to describe when something combusts vigorously, often unexpectedly.

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Dry leaves piled up and suddenly blazed up in the backyard.

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Intensity Increase

'Blaze up' indicates a rapid growth in the intensity or brightness of a fire.

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At dusk, the campfire blazed up, shadowing our faces.

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Danger Implied

The phrase can suggest potential danger or the need for caution when something blazes up.

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The bonfire blazed up unexpectedly, causing us to step back.

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