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As a whole, I am intense desire.
Behead me, and I accommodate children.
Behead me again, and I accommodate animals.
Restore me, and I become fire.

What am I?

(An original riddle)

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I think you are

Spark

As a whole, I am intense desire.

Spark can be used to describe an intense feeling, especially emotionally towards another person.

Behead me, and I accommodate children.

Park - where children can play

Behead me again, and I accommodate animals.

Ark - as in Noah's Ark.

Restore me, and I become fire.

A spark can be used to start a fire.

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