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How can plasma torches reach 28,000 degrees Celsius$28000°\text{C}$?

According to this the plasma of a plasma torch can reach up to 28,000$28000$ degrees Centigrade.

How is it possible for the plasma to reach a temperature much higher than that of The Sun's surface and not completely burn and melt everything in a mile radius?

Even with the poor heat conductivity of the air this high a temperature should be more than enough to heat everything within seconds.

How can plasma torches reach 28,000 degrees Celsius?

According to this the plasma of a plasma torch can reach up to 28,000 degrees Centigrade.

How is it possible for the plasma to reach a temperature much higher than that of The Sun's surface and not completely burn and melt everything in a mile radius?

Even with the poor heat conductivity of the air this high a temperature should be more than enough to heat everything within seconds.

How can plasma torches reach $28000°\text{C}$?

According to this the plasma of a plasma torch can reach up to $28000$ degrees Centigrade.

How is it possible for the plasma to reach a temperature much higher than that of The Sun's surface and not completely burn and melt everything in a mile radius?

Even with the poor heat conductivity of the air this high a temperature should be more than enough to heat everything within seconds.

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How can plasma torches reach 28,000 degrees Celsius?

According to this the plasma of a plasma torch can reach up to 28,000 degrees Centigrade.

How is it possible for the plasma to reach a temperature much higher than that of The Sun's surface and not completely burn and melt everything in a mile radius?

Even with the poor heat conductivity of the air this high a temperature should be more than enough to heat everything within seconds.