Reckless burning
Encyclopedia
Reckless burning is a crime
that involves illegally setting fire
to something not of building proportions, such as leaves or trash. 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.
Crime
Crime is the breach of rules or laws for which some governing authority can ultimately prescribe a conviction...
that involves illegally setting fire
Fire
Fire is the rapid oxidation of a material in the chemical process of combustion, releasing heat, light, and various reaction products. Slower oxidative processes like rusting or digestion are not included by this definition....
to something not of building proportions, such as leaves or trash. It is a lesser charge than arson
Arson
Arson is the crime of intentionally or maliciously setting fire to structures or wildland areas. It may be distinguished from other causes such as spontaneous combustion and natural wildfires...
. 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.