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Old 07-23-2008, 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by kerry View Post
In my opinion, the word people use in those circumstances is 'torching'. I've never heard 'firing' used that way.
I am with you on this one.

I've worked with arson investigators and not once have I heard them use the term "firing" when referring to an arson fire.
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