Fires soldier returning with tangled nets around one (7)

I believe the answer is:

ignites

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(Other definitions for ignites that I've seen before include "Sets on fire" , "lights" , "Catches fire" , "Sets alight" .)

I've seen this clue in The Hindu.

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