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.
(..) the things that he has seen with his own eyes. I can't speak to prophecies or visions in the flames, but I like Jon Snow and I trusted him. And I am an excellent judge of character. If he does (..)2017 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: Stormborn Season: 7 Episode 2
(..) I travelled with him to the Wall when he joined the Night's Watch. And why do you think the Lord of Light singled out this Jon Snow? Aside from the visions you've seen in the flames, that is. As Lord Commander of the Night's Watch, he allowed the wildlings south of the Wall to protect them (..)2017 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: Stormborn Season: 7 Episode 2