Significats de prevented the flames en anglès

The engineers pulled down the huts on either side and with great difficulty prevented the flames from spreading.

After the first great gust had passed, there was fortunately but little wind, and the heavy downpour prevented the flames from spreading.

The manner in which the mansions of Granada were built, each separated from the other by extensive gardens, fortunately prevented the flames from extending.

But quick work by an efficient department prevented the flames from spreading to the buildings on either side of the one where it had started.