Utah legal term
Fire in Utah Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Utah legislative session
In Utah criminal law, “Fire” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Utah criminal code.
What does “Fire” mean in Utah criminal law?
"Fire" means a flame, heat source capable of combustion, or material capable of combustion that is caused, set, or maintained by a person for any purpose. (Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-101)
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