scorch

Become superficially burned.

Burn slightly and superficially so as to affect color.

“the flames scorched the ceiling”

Make very hot and dry.

“The heat scorched the countryside”

Become scorched or singed under intense heat or dry conditions.

“The exposed tree scorched in the hot sun”

Destroy completely by or as if by fire.

“The wildfire scorched the forest and several homes”

“the invaders scorched the land”

A surface burn.

A discoloration caused by heat.

A plant disease that produces a browning or scorched appearance of plant tissues.