Arson, in general, is the crime of setting a fire for an unlawful or improper purpose. after an arson fire on July 9, 2004.]]The motives of arsonists vary. The possibility of financial gain often drives arsonists to file fraudulent insurance claim after setting fire. Vandalism is frequently behind arsons perpetrated by juvenile fire setters. Vandalism through fire can occur in vacant or abandoned buildings. Cities often regulate or encourage owners to secure vacant buildings. Fire departments aggressively attack fires in abandoned buildings out of concern for the transient or homeless people that may be dwelling inside. Domestic violence sometimes results in arson. Victims? property is often damaged or destroyed, compromising physical safety and sometimes causing personal injury. In some cases arson can also be a method of committing murder. Revenge motivation can generate dangerous fires, as a fire setter?s acts of rage contributes to the conf