(a) A person commits the crime of arson in the first degree if the person intentionally damages any property by starting a fire or causing an explosion and by that act recklessly places another person in danger of serious physical injury. For purposes of this section, “another person” includes but is not limited to fire and police service personnel or other public employees who respond to emergencies, regardless of rank, functions, or duties being performed.
(b) Arson in the first degree is a class A felony.
Structure Alaska Statutes
Chapter 46. Offenses Against Property
Article 4. Arson, Criminal Mischief, and Related Offenses.
Sec. 11.46.400. Arson in the first degree.
Sec. 11.46.410. Arson in the second degree.
Sec. 11.46.420. Arson in the third degree.
Sec. 11.46.427. Criminally negligent burning in the first degree.
Sec. 11.46.430. Criminally negligent burning in the second degree.
Sec. 11.46.450. Failure to control or report a dangerous fire.
Sec. 11.46.460. Disregard of a highway obstruction.
Sec. 11.46.462. Unlawful possession of official traffic control device.
Sec. 11.46.475. Criminal mischief in the first degree.
Sec. 11.46.480. Criminal mischief in the second degree.
Sec. 11.46.482. Criminal mischief in the third degree.
Sec. 11.46.484. Criminal mischief in the fourth degree.
Sec. 11.46.486. Criminal mischief in the fifth degree.
Sec. 11.46.487. Forfeiture of property upon conviction.