Delaware Code
Subchapter IV. Offenses and Penalties as They Relate to Fires or Damage and Removal of Trees or Shrubs
§ 1046. Liability to State for expenses.

Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, whoever wilfully, maliciously or carelessly sets fire to forest lands, in addition to the penalties provided for such violation and the liability for damages to persons suffering loss thereby, shall be liable to the State for all expenses incurred in combating and extinguishing such fire.