Washington statute
RCW 9A.48.040 — Reckless burning in the first degree
Current through 2026 Regular Session
Part of Chapter 9A.48: Arson, Reckless Burning, And Malicious Mischief, Revised Code of Washington.
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Full text of RCW 9A.48.040
Statutory text current through the 2026 Regular Session. This publication reproduces the official text of the Revised Code of Washington from the Code Reviser's published files; it is not the official statutes of the State of Washington.
(1) A person is guilty of reckless burning in the first degree if he or she recklessly damages a building or other structure or any vehicle, railway car, aircraft, or watercraft or any hay, grain, crop, or timber whether cut or standing, by knowingly causing a fire or explosion.
(2) Reckless burning in the first degree is a class C felony.
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Questions this section answers
Is reckless burning in the first degree a felony or a misdemeanor in Washington?
Reckless burning in the first degree is a Class C Felony in Washington under RCW 9A.48.040.
Which Washington statute covers reckless burning in the first degree?
Reckless burning in the first degree is governed by RCW 9A.48.040 (Reckless burning in the first degree).
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