Washington statute
RCW 9A.48.050 — Reckless burning in the second 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.48.050
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 second degree if he or she knowingly causes a fire or explosion, whether on his or her own property or that of another, and thereby recklessly places a building or other structure, or any vehicle, railway car, aircraft, or watercraft, or any hay, grain, crop or timber, whether cut or standing, in danger of destruction or damage.
(2) Reckless burning in the second degree is a gross misdemeanor.
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Questions this section answers
Is reckless burning in the second degree a felony or a misdemeanor in Washington?
Reckless burning in the second degree is a Gross Misdemeanor in Washington under RCW 9A.48.050.
Which Washington statute covers reckless burning in the second degree?
Reckless burning in the second degree is governed by RCW 9A.48.050 (Reckless burning in the second degree).
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