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Or. Rev. Stat. § 477.092 (2026)

Liability for destruction of property by wildfire

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      477.092 Liability for destruction of property by wildfire. (1) As used in this section, “wildfire” has the meaning given that term in ORS 477.089.

      (2) A person is not liable in a civil action for injury to or destruction of property arising out of a wildfire, except to the extent evidence demonstrates that:

      (a) An action or inaction of the person constituted negligence or a higher degree of fault; and

      (b) The action or inaction caused or contributed to the cause of the wildfire or caused or contributed to the spreading of the wildfire. [2013 c.307 §3]

 

      Note: See note under 477.089.