If someone carelessly starts a fire or causes an explosion and it damages or destroys someone else's property, that is reckless burning or exploding. It is a class B misdemeanor.
Classifications stated in the statute. Actual outcomes vary.
569.060. burning or — . — 1. A person commits the of reckless burning or exploding if he or she starts a fire or causes an explosion and thereby or destroys the property of another.
2. The offense of reckless burning or exploding is a .
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Source & history notes
(L. 1977 S.B. 60, A.L. 2014 S.B. 491) Effective 1-01-17
Related Missouri laws
Knowingly burning or exploding
RSMo 569.055
Negligent burning or exploding
RSMo 569.065
Arson in the third degree
RSMo 569.053
Arson in the second degree
RSMo 569.050
Possessing a tool to break into a vending machine
RSMo 569.075
Arson in the first degree
RSMo 569.040
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