A. No person shall recklessly use matches, lighters or other fire-producing means to produce fire in a careless, reckless or negligent manner, whether wilfully or wantonly, or without due regard to the safety of others, or the safety of property; and neither shall any person set fire to any bedding, furniture, curtains, drapes, house or household fittings, or any building or part of any building whatsoever, so as to endanger the life or property in any way or to any extent. Any person who is found guilty of violating this subsection or any part thereof by any court of competent jurisdiction shall be subject to a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) for each offense. (1972 Code §§ 132.001, 132.005; amd. 1986 Code)
B. It shall be unlawful to build or light any bonfire so close to any building or other structure as to endanger such building or structure, or on any public street or sidewalk pavement. (1972 Code § 132.015)