When the DJ announced a contest, the phones 'lit up'. [=the lights on the phones lit up because many people were calling]
His eyes/face 'lit up' [=he looked very happy and pleased] when she walked in the room.
He 'lit into' his employees for their sloppy work. [=he criticized them very harshly]
(..) - And what about Agatha? She was alone at home, so I retied her dressing. That was a mess. Grandpa almost caught me. I lit the stove, if someone wants to go for coal. If someone wants to volunteer. And if they showed some remorse. I just want some tea, Grandpa. I just need something warm. (..)1989 Dva lidi v zoo