arson

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Hatzola chairman Shloimie Richman said money which had been fundraised for the service since the arson attack would be put towards a new and secure headquarters.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

A day after federal prosecutors announced that the catastrophic Palisades fire was caused by the rekindling of a smaller arson fire days earlier, Los Angeles city officials were in damage control mode.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026

The two co-owners of Le Constallation, French couple Jacques and Jessica Moretti, have been accused of manslaughter by negligence, bodily harm by negligence and arson by negligence.

From BBC • Jan. 14, 2026

Viramontes shared the photo he took of the woman with arson investigators.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 14, 2026

The fire department suspected arson; police theorized that whoever set the fire had wanted to destroy the secrets still embedded within.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson