The curtains caught on fire and the cabin 'went up in flames'. [=was destroyed by fire]
The engine suddenly 'burst/exploded into flames'. [=the engine suddenly began burning]
He got/was 'flamed' for expressing a controversial political opinion on the Internet.
(..) meet us at the White House. Sir, you are now the President of the United States. Reporter: The United States Capitol Building in flames. An explosion... should I say an unconfirmed explosion... during President Richmond's State of the Union address. Reporter #: Of course, (..)2016 TvShow: Designated Survivor Title: Pilot Season: 1 Episode 1