We watched while the fires developed.

我们眼睁睁地看着火势蔓延。

And although alcohol doesn't make the body more flammable, impairment like severe inebriation may leave victims unable to react to a slowly developing fire.

虽然酒精不会使人体更易燃，但严重醉酒等损害可能会使受害者无法对缓慢发展的火灾做出反应。