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.
(..) As long as you didn't have to put your golden lotus in his mouth to pay for it. Could you grab that lamp and matches? And light the lamp for me. Just hold that over the flame. Am I doing it right? Just hold it over here. How did you pay for this? My bicycle. Good morning, Dr. Edwards. (..)2014 TvShow: The Knick Title: The Golden Lotus Season: 1 Episode 9