arson

Example Sentences

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"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

The mysterious arson fires in a Hollywood neighborhood started small.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

The owners of the bar, Jacques and Jessica Moretti, have been accused of manslaughter by negligence, bodily harm by negligence and arson by negligence.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 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

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

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam