flared

"The match flared the paper quickly, setting it ablaze. "

"The dust from the construction site flared my allergies, making me sneeze all day. "

"The building flared from the third through the seventh floors to occupy the airspace over the entrance plaza. (intransitive)"

"The pilot flared the small plane just above the runway, gently bringing it level for a smooth landing. "

"The blast furnace flared in the night."

"The candle flared in a sudden draught."

"The student's new backpack flared with bright, unnatural colors, attracting unwanted attention in the classroom. "

"The argument flared up quickly when they disagreed about who was right. "

"When the teacher accused him of cheating, he flared angrily and denied it loudly. "

"The photograph was ruined because the film flared when the camera was opened in bright sunlight. "