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Arson at common law is:

A Setting fire to any building
B Malicious burning of the dwelling of another
C Any fire-related accident
D Insurance fraud

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Common law arson: malicious burning (charring) of the dwelling (not just any structure) of another person. Modern statutes broadly extend to all structures.

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