Virginia Decodedhttps://vacode.org7649218.2-480Escape, etc., by setting fire to jail202517.1-80519.2-392.02Crimes and Offenses GenerallyCrimes Against the Administration of JusticeEscape of, Communications with and Deliveries to Prisoners

If any person lawfully imprisoned in jail escape, or attempt to escape therefrom, by setting fire thereto, he shall be guilty of a Class 4 felony.

Code 1950, § 18.1-291; 1960, c. 358; 1975, cc. 14, 15.