The house I rented caught fire, who is responsible?

After the house catches fire, who bears the responsibility should be analyzed according to the specific situation:

1. If the fire is caused by your own improper use or management, you should bear the responsibility yourself.

2. If the fire is caused by the quality problems of the facilities and equipment provided by the lessor, the lessor shall in principle be held responsible.

3. If the fire is caused by a third party, the third party should bear the responsibility.

Extended information:

According to the provisions of the "Road Traffic Safety Law".

Article 17: The state implements a compulsory third-party liability insurance system for motor vehicles and establishes a road traffic accident social assistance fund. Specific measures shall be prescribed by the State Council.

Article 75: Medical institutions shall promptly rescue persons injured in traffic accidents, and shall not delay treatment due to failure to pay rescue fees in a timely manner. The vehicle involved in the accident is covered by compulsory motor vehicle third party liability insurance.

The insurance company shall pay the rescue expenses within the liability limit; if the rescue expenses exceed the liability limit, the person has not participated in the compulsory motor vehicle third party liability insurance or has hit and run.

The road traffic accident social assistance fund will advance part or all of the rescue costs, and the road traffic accident social assistance fund management agency has the right to recover compensation from the person responsible for the traffic accident.

Article 76 stipulates: If a traffic accident involving a motor vehicle causes personal casualties or property losses, the insurance company shall compensate within the liability limit of the compulsory third party liability insurance for motor vehicles.

Reference: Baidu Encyclopedia-Third Party Liability Insurance