The author likely used the word "conflagration" in order to B) show the intensity and size of the fire. The term "conflagration" specifically refers to a large and destructive fire, emphasizing the severity and scale of the event rather than its complexity or timing.
one little kick of an open kerosene can, suddnly a small spark turned into a conflagation destroyong an entire city block; why might the author have used the workd conflagration here? A) to show how long ago the event took place B) to show the intensity and size of the fire C) to show how complicated the event was D) to show how large the spark was
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