English-German translations for catch fire

• entflammen
• Feuer fangen
• zünden
  Ein Brand wird im Winter mit der Vorbereitung des Waldes bekämpft, so daß er sich nicht entzünden kann. Fires are fought in the winter by preparing forests so that they do not catch fire.

Definition of catch fire

• To become engulfed in flames, to combust
• To become very popular or widespread; to take off
• To be inspired by passion or zeal

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