A man is in his front yard burning a pile of leaves. He goes into his house to get a drink of water and watch TV. The fire spreads to his neighbor's home and burns up a car, causing $2,000 in damage. What offense has been committed?

a. Deadly conduct
b. Reckless damage
c. Arson
d. Criminal mischief


Ans: c. Arson

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