F63.1: Pathological fire-setting [pyromania]

Fire fascinates you immensely. You enjoy watching fires.

You have probably often started fires. Before you start a fire you experience a growing inner tension. Then you are very excited. It may be that the consequences of the fires are of no interest to you. You tend to start fires when you are in a stressful situation.

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