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D's and P's residences were both ablaze. D grabbed a fire extinguisher and utilized its contents to douse the flames. However, D's actions caused an unreasonable escalation of danger to P's property, thereby depriving P of the opportunity to use the fire extinguisher to safeguard his own house. What offence, if any, has been committed by D?

A Theft
B Dishonest misappropriation of property
C Mischief
D No offence as the situation above comes under the ambit of Doctrine of Necessity
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