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to catch (on) fire
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to start burning
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Example
Certain fabrics, such as polyester, are flammable and can catch fire easily if exposed to a flame.
The old barn caught fire and burned to the ground.
The paper documents left near the open window accidentally caught fire and burned up.
The campfire slowly began to burn as the logs caught fire.
The forest caught fire during the dry season.
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