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the criminal act of setting something on fire, particularly a building
- The fire department suspects arson as the cause of the warehouse fire.
- The police arrested a suspect in connection with the arson of several vehicles downtown.
- Arson investigations often involve examining evidence such as burn patterns and accelerants.
- The insurance company denied the claim due to evidence suggesting the fire was caused by arson.
- Arson is a serious crime that can result in severe penalties, including imprisonment.
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