Definition for Pyromania
From Biology Forums Dictionary
This impulse control disorder refers to the compelling and intense desire to prepare, start, or watch fires. It is a relatively rare disorder; even among fire starters, only 2 percent to 3 percent would be considered pyromaniacs. The disorder often gets its start in childhood, and although it has been linked to sexual paraphilias, there has been little systematic research exploring this connection. Pyromania is seen in conjunction with other disorders, however. David Berkowitz, the Son of Sam serial killer, set more than 2,000 fires in New York City during the 1970s.