Firebombing (noun)

The act of intentionally dropping bombs or other explosive devices on a city or other populated area in order to cause widespread fires and damage.

Origin:

Late 20th century: from fire + bombing.

Examples:

1. The firebombing of Dresden in World War II caused massive destruction.
2. The firebombing was a indiscriminate and brutal tactic.
3. Many cities were left in ruins after the firebombing campaigns of the war.
4. The firebombing was widely condemned as a war crime.
5. The firebombing of Tokyo in March 1945 resulted in the deaths of over 100,000 people.