as in torches
a person who deliberately and unlawfully sets fire to a building or other property
after the second suspicious fire, police set a trap for the firebug
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torches
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That move freed up space for not only palm trees, torches, tables, booths and 21 pieces of statuary from Spain, but also a little faux beach with a 4-foot-deep wading pool that can hold a handful of people.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026 -
The torches hold 16 ounces of citronella oil each (not included), and provide up to six hours of burn time.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 May 2026
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“Firebugs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/firebugs. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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