State ex rel. M.C.

The opinion of the court was delivered by

COBURN, J.A.D.

M.C. was adjudged delinquent by a Family Part judge for conduct which if committed by an adult would constitute third-degree arson, N.J.S.A. 2C:17-lb(l); third-degree arson, N.J.S.A 2C:17-lb(2); fourth-degree failure to control or report dangerous fire, N.J.S.A 2C:17 — lc(2); third-degree recklessly causing widespread injury or damage, N.J.S.A 2C:17-2b; and fourth-degree *327criminal mischief, N.J.S.A. 2C:17-3. Since the judge erred in finding defendant guilty of those offenses, we reverse.

On April 17,1997, at approximately 7:50 p.m., a fire…