She could have, but only if certain conditions are met, such as no wind and since he can control air currents....
About burning Accel like she did the baby, it wouldn't work.
For one it wouldn't damage him directly, it would only posibly damage his oxygen supply. See above.
His Redirection would block heat etc. Then he could simply attack her.
There is a reson she is Third and he is First, there is a massive difference in Power, application, experience, mentality...