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arson

[ahr-suhn] / ˈɑr sən /
NOUN
intentional burning
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That same month, Slovak authorities said they thwarted a planned arson attack on a Ukrainian drone factory there.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026

A historic town hall in the French city of Limoges has been damaged in an apparent arson attack following a day of nationwide protests on Saturday.

From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026

Israel's military told AFP that soldiers were dispatched to Mikhmas following a report of graffiti and arson at the mosque, as well as damage to a vehicle.

From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 2026

Earlier this year the Brits identified an arson wave targeting U.K.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026

“If they’re not connected to the arson, does it matter?”

From "Dear Martin" by Nic Stone

None of the arsons have been linked to any of the larger wildfires burning throughout the county, according to Pamela Johnson, a spokeswoman for the district attorney’s office.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 17, 2025

Jane Lee from the Keighley Civic Society has previously called for more security measures at the mill to prevent further trespass and arsons.

From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2024

Local media quoting the Charleroi prosecutor’s office said the investigation has not established a link between the six arsons so far.

From Seattle Times ● Sep. 15, 2023

There were 18 reports of arson for 2022, twice the total of 2021 and 61% higher than the 11 arsons reported in 2018.

From Washington Times ● Dec. 14, 2022

On Mars there are no murders, arsons, robberies, forgeries, slanders, and other crimes and misdeeds, for they have progressed beyond them.

From A Book Written by the Spirits of the So-Called Dead by C. G. (Carl Gustaf) Helleberg


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