569.060. Reckless burning or exploding — penalty.
Carelessly starting a fire or explosion that damages property is a crime
In Missouri, even if you didn’t mean to cause damage, you can still be charged if you act carelessly and start a fire or explosion that damages someone else’s property.
1. A person commits this offense if they recklessly (carelessly or without thinking) start a fire or cause an explosion, and it damages or destroys someone else’s property.
2. This crime is a class B misdemeanor.
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