Can a renter be found liable for fire damage if they were not in code?

I recently started a fire in my apartment. (Candle left alone while I went to the bathroom). I have no insurance. My apartment was not up to fire code. There were no smoke alarms anywhere in the apartment and the only fire extinguisher was one that I bought on my own. Also the water heater is next to the stove. Will any of this transfer any liablitlity to them?