arson
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Judith Jacobs, the farm's owner, said the owlets were thriving and had lifted spirits after the farm was the target of six suspected arson attacks this summer.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
One major concern stemming from wildfire prediction markets is arson.
From Slate ● Jun. 30, 2026
A third man, Petro Pochynok, 35, was found not guilty of conspiracy to commit arson.
From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2026
“I want to be careful to not compromise an arson investigation, but this incident is very suspicious,” Pratt told the California Post.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 13, 2026
Imam Malik is walking through the mosque, pointing at the ceiling, which has been damaged by flames, and talking with a police officer, who is then interviewed about the arson.
From "Amina's Voice" by Hena Khan
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None of the arsons have been linked to any of the larger wildfires burning throughout the county, according to Pamela Johnson, a spokeswoman for the district attorney’s office.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 17, 2025
Jane Lee from the Keighley Civic Society has previously called for more security measures at the mill to prevent further trespass and arsons.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2024
Local media quoting the Charleroi prosecutor’s office said the investigation has not established a link between the six arsons so far.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 15, 2023
There were 18 reports of arson for 2022, twice the total of 2021 and 61% higher than the 11 arsons reported in 2018.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 14, 2022
On Mars there are no murders, arsons, robberies, forgeries, slanders, and other crimes and misdeeds, for they have progressed beyond them.
From A Book Written by the Spirits of the So-Called Dead by Helleberg, C. G. (Carl Gustaf)
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