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arson

[ahr-suhn] / ˈɑr sən /
NOUN
intentional burning
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The mysterious arson fires in a Hollywood neighborhood started small.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

No arrests have been made, but the Met said the investigation is looking at an Islamist group with potential links to Iran which has claimed responsibility for a number of similar arson incidents across Europe.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Menkem pointed out that under Cameroonian law, the minimum sentence for felonies such as murder and arson is 10 years.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

Truman, from Weston-super-Mare, denies arson and being reckless as to whether life was endangered.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

“If they’re not connected to the arson, does it matter?”

From "Dear Martin" by Nic Stone