(a)  A person commits the offense of reckless burning if he purposely starts a fire or causes an explosion, whether on his own property or that of another, and thereby recklessly: 
    (1)  Creates a substantial risk of death or serious physical injury to any person; or 

(2)  Destroys or causes substantial damage to an occupiable structure of another person; or 

(3)  Destroys or causes substantial damage to a vital public facility. 

(b)  Reckless burning is a Class D felony. 

History. Acts 1975, No. 280, 1903; A.S.A. 1947, 41-1903.