Inferno (noun)

1. A large and intense fire, especially one that is out of control.
2. A place or situation of intense suffering, chaos, or destruction.

Origin:

Early 16th century: from italian, from latin infernus 'hell', from inferus 'lower, below'.

Examples:

1. The inferno caused by the gas explosion destroyed several blocks of buildings.
2. The inferno of the forest fire spread rapidly and was difficult to contain.
3. The inferno of the war zone was characterized by violence and destruction.
4. The inferno of the traffic jam lasted for hours and was a nightmare for the commuters.
5. The inferno of the heat wave was unbearable, with temperatures reaching over 40°C.