Section 30-32-1 - Fires extinguished by officers; responsibility for costsA. As used in this section, "forest fire" means a fire burning uncontrolled on lands covered wholly or in part by timber, brush, grass, grain or other inflammable vegetation. B. A person who willfully or recklessly sets a forest fire or causes a forest fire to be set for which efforts to control or extinguish the fire are exerted by the forestry division of the energy, minerals and natural resources department; an agency under agreement with the energy, minerals and natural resources department; a county or municipality; or any fire protection agency of the United States may be liable for the costs incurred, including expenses for fighting the fire and costs of investigation. Laws 1921, ch. 33, § 4; C.S. 1929, § 35-1409; 1941 Comp., § 14-1804; 1953 Comp., § 40-18-4; Laws 1967, ch. 136, § 1; 2007, ch. 332, § 1.