set fire

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He was an assistant for Stephen Curry’s Golden State Warriors during their back-to-back championship runs in 2017 and 2018 as they set fire to nets across the NBA.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

A Ukrainian man accused of conspiring to set fire to a car linked to Sir Keir Starmer has told a court that he refused to film the attack despite an alleged accomplice "begging" him to.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

British troops set fire to the White House and other public buildings in August 1814 as part of the Burning of Washington.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

Soon after, Duverne tried to set fire to an emergency light in an elevator vestibule, Lalaind added.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

First he set fire to the top floor of his castle.

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