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Discover LudwigThe phrase "was set on fire" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe an event where something was intentionally ignited or caught fire.
Example: "The old building was set on fire during the protest, causing significant damage."
Alternatives: "was ignited" or "was burned".
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At one point a vehicle was set on fire.
One synagogue was set on fire.
The Medina was set on fire.
The building was set on fire.
His clothing was set on fire.
A TV car was set on fire.
In 1968, a clinic in Cleveland was set on fire.
A carriage was set on fire, and 58 people died.
One was sunk and the other was set on fire.
A bus was set on fire in Anniston, Alabama.
After the murder, his body was set on fire.
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