Some countries define "arson" as the intentional setting of a fire to a building in which people live; others include as "arson" the intentionally setting of a fire to any building. In either case, this is a very serious crime and is punishable by a long jail sentence.
ARSON
Meaning of ARSON in English
Duhaime's Law English dictionary. Английский юридический словарь Duhaime . 2012