Arsonist 1
Arsonist 1 : (1) (Law) A person who attempts or commits an act of arson. A firesetter with a deliberate, recognizable motive, such as financial gain, revenge, desperation, frustration, or other personal ends. Also called: Firebug; Firesetter; Incendiarist Torch. Cf: Pyromaniac. 2. = (Brit) fire raiser