RCW 9A.48.020Arson in the first degree.(1) A person is guilty of arson in the first degree if he or she knowingly and maliciously:(a) Causes a fire or explosion which is manifestly dangerous to any human life, including firefighters; or(b) Causes a fire or explosion which damages a dwelling; or(c) Causes a fire or explosion in any building in which there shall be at the time a human being who is not a participant in the crime; or(d) Causes a fire or explosion on property valued at ten thousand dollars or more with intent to collect insurance proceeds.(2) Arson in the first degree is a class A felony.[ 2007 c 218 s 63; 1981 c 203 s 2; 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 s 9A.48.020.]NOTES:Intent—Finding—2007 c 218: See note following RCW 41.08.020.
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