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.