ignite
verb (used with object)
to set on fire; kindle.
are igniting
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present progressiveof ignite.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Fire officials say the greatest danger comes from embers carried by the wind, which are igniting multiple spot fires.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2025
As western wildfires burn through millions of forested acres, they are igniting debates about our response that are almost as heated as the flames themselves.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 23, 2021
Firefighters are witnessing extreme fire behavior as embers carried miles by gusts are igniting vegetation ripe for burning in rugged landscapes, where it's hard to attack or build a perimeter to prevent it from spreading.
From Fox News ● Aug. 21, 2021
Firefighters are witnessing extreme fire behavior as embers carried miles by gusts are igniting vegetation ripe for burning in rugged landscapes, where it’s hard to attack or build a perimeter to prevent it from spreading.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 19, 2021
Unusual lightning storms are igniting multiple fires at a time, overwhelming our ability to squelch them early.
From The Guardian ● Sep. 11, 2020
