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arson

[ahr-suhn] / ˈɑr sən /
NOUN
intentional burning
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A man arrested over an arson attack on Jewish charity-owned ambulances in north London last month has been released on bail, the Metropolitan Police has said.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 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

The mysterious arson fires in a Hollywood neighborhood started small.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Imam Malik is walking through the mosque, pointing at the ceiling, which has been damaged by flames, and talking with a police officer, who is then interviewed about the arson.

From "Amina's Voice" by Hena Khan




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