fire up

(verb) arouse or excite feelings and passions. Synonyms: inflame, stir up, wake, ignite, heat, fire up. Examples: "The ostentatious way of living of the rich ignites the hatred of the poor." "The refugees' fate stirred up compassion around the world." "Wake old feelings of hatred."

(verb) begin to smoke. Synonyms: light up, fire up, light. Example: "After the meal, some of the diners lit up."