noun. A method of capturing fish by torch-light at night. It is practised chiefly in the fall, when the fish are abundant. Also called driving and fire-fishing.

verb. Present participle of torch.

noun. An act of arson.

"When you throw in a fire that's already burning and you push winds in that strong, you get what you call torching where little embers will blow off maybe a brush or maybe a tree and advance the line out further."

scorching  

torch