The people trapped in the burning building 'were overcome' by the heat and smoke.
The family 'was overcome' [='overwhelmed'] by grief.
(..) Here he is, the voice of reason. I hate reason. What do you mean, Ubbe? I'm listening, even if he's not. Aelle has a small kingdom but Ecbert's kingdom is vast. How do we overcome that when we have never attempted anything like that before? We raise an army. No, you're not listening, brother. (..)2017 TvShow: Vikings Title: The Great Army Season: 4 Episode 17