ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Arson

Arson means setting something on fire on purpose. Think of it like playing with firecrackers, only worse and much more dangerous. It's never okay to start a fire on purpose because it can destroy people's homes, businesses and even kill people.

If someone starts a fire or sets something on fire without meaning to, it's called an accident. But, the moment someone does it with the intention of causing damage, it becomes a crime. People who commit arson can get into big trouble with the law and go to jail for it because it's very dangerous and can cause a lot of harm.

So, always remember that fire can be a wonderful tools, but you should always be careful with it and never ever start fires on purpose.