Examples of using "горел" in a sentence and their english translations:
His house was on fire.
The fire burned brightly.
My house was on fire.
The fire was out.
Tom's house was on fire.
There was a light burning in the window.
The forest burned for days.
The light was on in the kitchen.
A light was on in the hallway.
The light was on in the living room.
Tom wasn't eager to do that.
The light was on.
The lights were off.
I wasn't eager to do that.
Tom wasn't eager to go home.
Nero looked at Rome while it was burning.
My house was on fire.
Tom's house was on fire.
I'd be willing to help.
Nero did not actually fiddle while Rome burned.
The lights were on, but nobody was home.