Recently in Dalian, a man ignited roadside willow catkins, causing twenty cars to burn. The fire spread rapidly due to the catkins' flammability. Although no one was injured, twenty electric vehicles were damaged. Experts explain that liability depends on intent and consequences. Negligence causing public danger constitutes arson, punishable by up to seven years. If one knowingly lets the fire spread, it becomes the crime of arson, punishable by ten years to life or death. The law requires in...