Some states have broadened the definition of arson to include the burning of a house by its owner and the destruction of property by other means, such as by:

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Arson laws have been expanded in some jurisdictions to encompass not just the act of setting fire to property but also destroying property through other means, such as explosions. This broadening of the definition allows for a wider range of destructive acts to be prosecuted under arson statutes.

Some States Have Broadened the Definition of Arson to Include