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A person is guilty of arson in the fifth degree when he or she intentionally damages property of another without consent of the owner by intentionally starting a fire or causing an explosion.
Arson in the fifth degree is a .
Simplified explanation
Arson in the fifth degree is intentionally damaging another's property, without the owner's consent, by intentionally starting a fire or causing an explosion; it is a class A misdemeanor.