§ 8.20.035. Failure to control or report a dangerous fire.

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A.

It is unlawful for any person, knowing that a fire is endangering life or a substantial amount of property of another, to fail to take reasonable measures to put out or control the fire, when the person can do so without substantial personal risk, or to fail to give a prompt fire alarm if

1.

The person knows that the person is under an official, contractual, or other legal duty to prevent or combat the fire; or

2.

The fire was started by the person, with the person's consent, or on property in the person's custody or control.

B.

Violation of this section is a class A misdemeanor.

(AO No. 2014-42, § 1, 6-21-14)

                    
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