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arson

[ahr-suhn] / ˈɑr sən /
NOUN
intentional burning
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“We’re basically being enslaved by them,” Mr. Rinderknecht said when asked by federal investigators why someone might commit arson in the Palisades.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

The Montebello Police Department has several detectives and arson investigators working on the case, mentioning “suspicious circumstances” around the fire, according to a news release from the agency.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

Prosecution documents say that during an interrogation in late January 2025, investigators asked him why someone might commit arson in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

Muir was asked if areas vulnerable to wildfires should be patrolled at this time of year to prevent future arson attacks.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

However, arson investigators couldn’t help but notice that both kids had scorched eyebrows and singed earlobes.

From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen




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