arson

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The mysterious arson fires in a Hollywood neighborhood started small.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 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

No arrests have been made, but the Met said the investigation is looking at an Islamist group with potential links to Iran which has claimed responsibility for a number of similar arson incidents across Europe.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Security had already been beefed up at Jewish public institutions, following a suspected arson attack on a synagogue in the port city of Rotterdam on Friday.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

We filed a case in Pennsylvania to help Trina Garnett, the girl who had been convicted for arson.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson