catchverb(BURN)

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to start burning
catch fireA washing machine caught fire, sending the whole building up in flames.
catch alightHe was badly burned when his clothing caught alight.
kindleWe set up our tents and kindled a fire.
burst into flames Two men had a miracle escape when their helicopter burst into flames.
combustOily rags placed near an open flame could spontaneously combust.
igniteThe gasoline ignited and the house was engulfed in flames.

catch fire | American Dictionary

catch fire

idiom
to start burning:
When the grass in the yard caught fire, I thought the whole house was going to burn down.