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arson

[ahr-suhn] / ˈɑr sən /
NOUN
intentional burning
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Chamel Abdulkarim, a Highland resident who worked at the warehouse, is facing both state and federal arson charges for setting the fire.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

After being treated at a hospital, Gallegos was booked into the West Valley Detention Center and charged with felony arson, the police said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 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

Hatzola chairman Shloimie Richman said more than £1.7m raised by public donations since the arson attack would be put towards a new, secure headquarters.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

C.P. had learned about the rally that afternoon in a phone call from one of his informants, a city arson inspector.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson




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