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Inferno

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Intensity IndicatedPlay
Use 'inferno' to emphasize the uncontrollable power and vastness of a fire. SlideThe warehouse became an inferno within minutes.
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'Inferno' is often used to describe actual fires, less commonly for small or controlled ones. SlideFirefighters battled the inferno throughout the night.
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The word 'inferno' conveys urgency and danger, suitable for high-stakes situations. SlideEscape routes were blocked by the raging inferno.