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.
(..) Hold still! Now, it's time to recruit my army. - Expecting someone, Maeve? - Indeed. We're due for some out-of-town guests. An old flame with an interest in safecracking. Hope your guests have some deep pockets. Your tab's run up higher than a thief's pulse in church. No, I don't believe it has. (..)2016 TvShow: Westworld Title: Trace Decay Season: 1 Episode 8