Pyromania is an obsession with fire and starting fires in an intentional fashion. An individual with pyromania is referred to as a pyromaniac. In colloquial English, the synonyms "firebug" and "firestarter" are sometimes used. Pyromaniacs are identified specifically as not having any other symptoms but obsession with fire causing their behavior. It is distinct from arson, and pyromaniacs are also distinct from those who start fires because of psychoses, for personal, monetary or political gain, or for acts of revenge. Pyromaniacs start fires to induce euphoria, and often tend to fixate on institutions of fire control: fire stations, firefighters, etc.
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A Psychodynamic Classification System for Pathological Firesetters with Treatment Strategies for Each Subgroup - Discussion of recognition and classification of impulse firesetters and treatment by John Hamling.
Pyromania and Juvenile Firesetters - Article examining the connection between the two disorders and symptoms.
The Da Care - Health Information Library - Offers an overview of the disorder.
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