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Deanish Edwards Syndrome

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Pictured: Edwards Hospital in Beachwood, widely considered to be 'ground zero' for the syndrome.

Deanish Edwards Syndrome is a behavioral anomaly found among human and machine populations in Grime City. It has been observed by sociologists, psychologists, private investigators and passing scavengers.

Symptoms

Deanish Edwards Syndrome is characterised by a pathological obsession of starting fires, stoking fires, igniting flares indoors, launching fireworks indoors, or otherwise means of starting a fire in resource buildings and other entry points.

Deanish Edwards Syndrome is distinct from common occurrences of pyromania in that those suffering from the condition seem intent on standing inside of the burning building no matter the health risks posed.

Treatment

There is no known treatment for Deanish Edwards Syndrome. It is widely considered to be a terminal affliction.

History

This syndrome was first classified by relativley obscure freelance private investigator and Malton refugee Laszlo Dimewright III. The term itself was coined after the name of the hospital where he first discovered the behavorial anomaly in the fifteen inhabitants, including himself.

Billy Joel's We Didn't Start The Fire is commonly associated with this disorder.

References

See also: Fire, Suicide.