Section 708-8251 - Arson in the first degree(1) A person commits the offense of arson in the first degree if the person intentionally or knowingly sets fire to or causes to be burned property and: (a) Knowingly places another person in danger of death or bodily injury; or(b) Knowingly or recklessly damages the property of another, without the other's consent, in an amount exceeding $20,000.(2) Arson in the first degree is a class A felony. L 2006, c 181 , pt of §1 .