arson
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Arson is the crime of deliberately setting fire to a building or other property. It matters because it can destroy valuable structures and endanger or kill people, as demonstrated by the devastating fire at Kyoto Animation Studio.
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- Etymology
- English common law
- Degrees
- Insurance fraud
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- United States
- England
- Myanmar
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- Notable arsonists
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thumb|280px|right|The remains of Kyoto Animation Studio 1 after being set ablaze by an arsonist
Arson is the act of willfully and deliberately setting fire to or charring property. Although the act of arson typically involves buildings, the term can also refer to the intentional burning of other things, such as motor vehicles, watercraft, or forests. The crime is typically classified as a felony, with instances involving risk to human life or property carrying a stricter penalty. Arson that results in death can be further prosecuted as manslaughter or murder. A common motive for arson is to commit insurance fraud. In such cases, a person destroys their own property by burning it and then lies about the cause to collect against their insurance policy. Arson is also often committed to conceal another crime, such as murder or burglary.