spaljivati

1. (+ acc.) to burn; to burn down
   Komšija svake jeseni spaljuje lišće u dvorištu. — Every autumn our neighbour burns leaves in the yard.
   Tokom rata vojska je spaljivala cela sela. — During the war the army was burning down entire villages.
2. (of sun or heat) to scorch
   Letnje sunce spaljuje travu u parkovima. — The summer sun scorches the grass in the parks.

The perfective is spaliti.