Pyrophobia is an intense, irrational fear of fire. People with pyrophobia may experience a range of symptoms when they think about, see, or are near fire.
Impulse
Avoiding being near open flames, such as campfires, candles, or even cooking on a stove. Abberance (ABE) increases by 1 from the source of fear.
Disorder
In addition to trait intensity behaviors: Overwhelming fear or panic at the sight or thought of fire. Abberance (ABE) increases by 3 (instead of 1) from the source of fear.
Physical Symptoms
Rapid heartbeat, sweating, trembling, shortness of breath, nausea, or dizziness.
Intrusive Thoughts
Persistent and distressing thoughts about being burned, fire causing destruction, or losing control.
Emotional Distress
Deep feelings of dread and helplessness when exposed to fire or thinking about it.