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arson

[ahr-suhn] / ˈɑr sən /
NOUN
intentional burning
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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

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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