Emergency
Body Found After Chalet Fire in Grobbendonk, Arson Probed
A body was discovered after a heavy chalet fire at De Kloek campsite in Grobbendonk, Belgium. Authorities are investigating possible arson as the cause.
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17 articles
CrimeUnited States
Spokane Arson Suspect Planned Wildfire for Weeks, Police Say
Aaron Farinacci faces five arson charges after allegedly confessing to planning the Old Trails Fire for weeks and setting 25 fires since July 2025.
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Local News
Three Injured in Possible Arson Fire in Ekeren
Three people injured in a possibly deliberately set fire above a garden center in Ekeren, Belgium. A 23-year-old man was found confused on the roof.
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WildfireCrime
Spokane Fire: Arson Suspect Faces New Charges as Crews Fight
Firefighters work 16-hour shifts battling the Spokane Complex Fire as arson suspect Aaron Farinacci faces new charges for fires dating back to 2025.
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CrimeUnited States
Spokane Arson Suspect Was Questioned in Two Earlier Blazes
Aaron Farinacci, charged with setting Spokane's largest wildfire, was questioned about two other fires in 2025. The blazes destroyed 700+ buildings.
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CrimeUnited States
Spokane Fire Suspect Has Prior Manslaughter Conviction
Man charged with setting Spokane's largest wildfire previously served prison time for killing his father in 2010. Fires have destroyed 700 buildings.
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Crime/Justice
Two Cars Burned Out in Weelde as Arson Investigation Begins
Two cars were destroyed by fire in Weelde, Belgium early Wednesday. Prosecutors have launched an arson investigation and are appealing for witnesses.
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CrimePolitics
Video Shows Anti-ICE Arson Attack on NYC Federal Building
FBI video shows Andrew Arrabaca's arson attack on 26 Federal Plaza in NYC, using fireworks and gasoline against the building housing ICE and FBI offices.
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Crime & JusticeEnvironment
Genk, Dilsen-Stokkem Wildfires Deliberately Set, Probe Opens
Belgian prosecutors open arson investigation after seven separate fire sites found in nature reserves in Genk and Dilsen-Stokkem, Limburg.
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Disaster and Accident
Lanklaarderbos Wildfire Under Control as Arson Probe Begins
A wildfire in Belgium's Lanklaarderbos is under control. Prosecutors investigate possible arson as two simultaneous blazes hit drought-stricken Limburg.
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DisasterEurope
Fontainebleau Fire: Arson Suspected, 900 Evacuated
A severe forest fire in Fontainebleau near Paris forced 900 evacuations. French authorities suspect arson after finding ten separate ignition points.
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International CrimeEurope
France Arrests 32 Suspected of Starting Wildfires
French authorities arrest 32 people across 22 departments suspected of starting wildfires amid a historic heatwave and severe drought.
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Crime
Firebomb Attack Destroys Van and Home in Belgian Border Town
A suspected arson attack with a firebomb in Riemst, Belgium destroyed a van and severely damaged a home near the Dutch border. No injuries reported.
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CrimeBelgium
Le Stamp Bar in Waterloo Destroyed by Fire, Arson Suspected
The legendary Le Stamp bar in Waterloo was destroyed by fire on Monday. Authorities suspect arson, threatening plans for a new family restaurant.
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Public Safety
Unrest and Arson at Merksplas Immigration Center Injures Two
Two staff members suffered smoke inhalation after a day of escalating unrest and arson at Belgium's Merksplas Immigration Center.
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Crime
Suspected Arson Destroys Barn in Wechelderzande, Two Held
Two men aged 44 and 45 arrested after a devastating barn fire in Wechelderzande, Belgium. Investigators found evidence of deliberate arson.
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Crime
Home in Anderlecht Targeted by Molotov Cocktail Attack
A residence in Anderlecht, Brussels, was attacked with a Molotov cocktail. Police have opened an investigation into what they describe as a criminal act.
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