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Memphis Historic Church Fire

Nation May 22

Fire that engulfed historic Black church in Memphis was intentional, investigators say

By Adrian Sainz, Associated Press

Politics Apr 14

Aftermath of a plane crash in Philadelphia
Man arrested for arson at Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s official residence planned to beat him, police say

Authorities say Cody Balmer had planned to beat Gov. Josh Shapiro with a small sledgehammer early Sunday. A police affidavit released Monday says the Harrisburg man “admitted to harboring hatred” toward Shapiro.

By Marc Levy, Mark Scolforo, Associated Press

Politics Apr 13

2024 U.S. Presidential Election
Police arrest man after suspected arson attack at Pennsylvania governor’s residence

Sunday’s announcement came after Shapiro and his family were awakened by state troopers at about 2 a.m. and were evacuated from the official governor’s residence in the state capital of Harrisburg.

By Marc Levy, Associated Press

World Jul 26

Paris 2024 Olympics
Arson attacks on train tracks cause chaos before start of Paris Olympics

French officials condemned the attacks as "criminal actions," though they said there was no sign of a direct link to the Games.

By Thomas Adamson, Jeffrey Schaeffer, Associated Press

Politics Apr 11

Senator Bernie Sanders looks on during a press conference at his campaign office in Burlington, Vermont, U.S., March 4, 2020. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
Man accused of lighting fire outside Bernie Sanders’ office had past brushes with the law

According to an affidavit, 35-year-old Shant Michael Soghomonian threw liquid at the bottom of the door that opens into Sanders' third-floor office in Burlington and set it on fire with a lighter last Friday.

By Lisa Rathke, Associated Press

Apr 05

Fire outside Sen. Bernie Sanders’ Vermont office investigated as arson

By Associated Press

Authorities say an unknown male suspect sprayed what they described as a possible accelerant on the office door, set it on fire and fled.

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Jan 25

Man sentenced to death for arson attack at Japanese anime studio that killed 36

By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press

Aoba stormed into Kyoto Animation's No. 1 studio on July 18, 2019, and set it on fire in an attack that shocked Japan and drew an outpouring of grief from anime fans worldwide.

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Jan 05

Apparent arson on a train in Bangladesh kills 4 ahead of tense Sunday election

By Julhas Alam, Associated Press

The fire rapidly raced through four coaches in the passenger train late Friday in what one police official called an attack aimed at scaring people ahead of the voting.

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Nov 19

Los Angeles freeway closed due to arson fire set to fully reopen by Monday morning

By Stefanie Dazio, Associated Press

An elevated Los Angeles freeway closed because of an arson fire on Nov. 11 is expected to reopen ahead of Monday morning's commute, California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Sunday.

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Nov 14

Newsom says arson was cause of fire that closed Los Angeles freeway indefinitely

By John Antczak, Julie Watson, Jeff McMurray, Associated Press

Drivers were tested Monday during the first weekday commute since the raging fire. Some freeway exits backed up as people were forced to use crowded surface streets to bypass the damaged freeway stretch south of downtown.

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