set fire to

1. see set on fire.

Example Sentences

It said that protesters had attacked the BJP's local office, set fire to the building and torched a police vehicle, injuring at least 30 police personnel.

From BBC

The former childminder from Northampton, who is married to a Conservative councillor, had posted an abhorrent message on X, calling for people to "set fire" to hotels housing asylum seekers following the murder of three young girls at a dance class in Southport in July 2024.

From BBC

Ayman said his father had died from a heart attack as settlers set fire to the house in 2003, and that his home had been torched several more times since then.

From BBC

Angry crowds set fire to parliament and government buildings in the capital Kathmandu on Tuesday, forcing then-Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli to resign.

From BBC

In April, police arrested a man who allegedly tried to set fire to Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s residence while the Democrat slept inside with his family.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• burn 
• inflame 
• kindle