Blaze of a fire (5)

I believe the answer is:

flame

(Other definitions for flame that I've seen before include "abusive comment" , "Send a rude message" , "Orange-red colour" , "Blaze, burn brightly" , "Brilliant orange-red" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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