arsonist
Example Sentences
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More than 100 wildfires broke out in Spain's northern Asturias region on Thursday, most of them started on purpose by arsonists and others, authorities said, as temperatures soared to record highs.
From Reuters
Police said they opened multiple investigations but no arsonist has yet been identified.
From Reuters
Baker goes on to boast, “In another life we were arsonists.”
From New York Times
Mr Morgan told how recently arsonists tried setting fire to his block of flats.
From BBC
Wellspring had intended to open last year, but its building was damaged by an arsonist last May, a case that remained unsolved for months.
From New York Times
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