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arson

[ahr-suhn] / ˈɑr sən /
NOUN
intentional burning
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The Spokane County Sheriff’s Office said authorities arrested Aaron Farinacci, a 37-year-old Spokane resident, on a first-degree arson charge related to one of three major fires burning in the eastern Washington area.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 4, 2026

Sir Keir also thanked Badenoch for her kindness following the death of his brother and after an arson attack on his family home.

From BBC Jul. 15, 2026

Shania Care-Slede, 20, from Hyde, was arrested earlier this week on suspicion of arson related to the Dovestone fire.

From BBC Jul. 14, 2026

Atlanta police say they have received at least 10 calls for service at that address since September, including one in April reporting arson.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 1, 2026

There had been some speculation that it was caused by arson.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam

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

In addition to the arsons, protests gathering a few hundred people have also been organized in Brussels.

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

He thinks the person responsible could have been one of those detained last month in a string of arsons in North Hollywood, or possibly someone evicted from the house in the flyer.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 13, 2022

Crimes, murders, thefts and arsons can only be prevented by the enforcement of the law.

From The Crime of the Century or, The Assassination of Dr. Patrick Henry Cronin by Henry M. Hunt




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