Conflagrations are large, destructive fires that can cause extensive damage. They are often caused by natural disasters such as lightning strikes or volcanic eruptions, but can also be caused by human activities such as arson. The term 'CONFLAGRATION' is derived from the Latin words 'CON' and 'flagrare, ' which mean 'to burn together.' Two synonyms for conflagrations are 'fires' and 'blazes, ' which both have five and six letters respectively.