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arson

[ahr-suhn] / ˈɑr sən /
NOUN
intentional burning
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After being treated at a hospital, Gallegos was booked into the West Valley Detention Center and charged with felony arson, the police said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

“We want to be certain at least for our residents, as sensitive as we are to arson in this county, particularly in Southern California, that these crimes are taken very, very serious.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

They include the bar's French owners, husband and wife Jacques and Jessica Moretti, who face charges of manslaughter by negligence, bodily harm by negligence and arson by negligence.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

"Since the arson attack, we have put in place an enhanced, bespoke policing plan, which has been focused around vulnerable areas not only in Golders Green, but right across London," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

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

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam




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