What does the cryptic crossword clue "Hot fire from the US or from South America once (5)" mean?

The definition is "once". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). IN (synonym="IN") + CAN (synonym="relying on Chambers") = INCAN The answer is INCAN.

Hot fire from the US or from South America once (5)

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