I Survived the Lahaina Fire

engulfed

swept over and covered completely

The ocean waves engulfed the rocks on the shore.

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demolished

destroyed beyond repair

The cake was demolished after our cat knocked it off the table and then ran through it.

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devastating

causing great damage, harm, or emotional pain

It was devastating to hear that my pet bird died while we were on vacation.

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devouring

destroying something completely

The minute I left the room, my dog started devouring my dinner!

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memorial

for the purpose of remembering a person who has died or an event in which many people died

Dozens of neighbors lit candles at the memorial service for the victims of the accident.

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