Section 12.1-21-02 - Endangering by fire or explosion1. A person is guilty of an offense if he intentionally starts or maintains a fire or causes an explosion and thereby recklessly:a. Places another person in danger of death or bodily injury;b. Places an entire or any part of a building or inhabited structure of another or a vital public facility in danger of destruction; orc. Causes damage to property of another constituting pecuniary loss in excess of two thousand dollars.2. The offense is a class B felony if the actor places another person in danger of death under circumstances manifesting an extreme indifference to the value of human life. Otherwise it is a class C felony.