Reckless burning is a crime that involves illegally setting fire to something not of building proportions, such as leaves or trash.[1][2] It is a lesser charge than arson. It is usually enacted and levied in areas of high fire risk to prevent people from starting fires that could easily get out of control. [3]
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References
- ^ “RCW 9A.48.050: Reckless burning in the second degree”. app.leg.wa.gov. Retrieved 2021-02-18.
- ^ “25 CFR § 11.409 – Reckless burning or exploding”. LII / Legal Information Institute. Retrieved 2021-02-18.
- ^ “RDS 2013 0009.6 – Spatial wildfire occurrence for the united states, 1999-2020”. Retrieved 2025-01-09.