What is the term for being addicted to arson?

Question

What is the term for being addicted to arson?

Answer 1

Enda, a Pyromaniac loves watching things burn and will set fires but an Arsonist loves setting fires.

Answer 2

I would agree with the above answer - an arsonist

Answer 3

arsonist i think

Answer 4

Arson is a crime, but not necessarily an addiction. A person might set a fire one time, for money. Not for fun, not an addiction, just a business transaction. Pyromania is the addictive personality trait.

Answer 5

Pyromaniac comes to mind as this is more severe a condition as arsonist. An arsonist sets fires for fun, but a pyromaniac sets fires for personal gain AND fun. Addicted? I am not sure this applies, but I think a pyromaniac might qualify.

Answer 6

pyromaniac