Criminal fire-starting (5)

I believe the answer is:

arson

(Other definitions for arson that I've seen before include "Be pettish" , "Roans (anag)" , "Incendiary crime" , "Criminal activity" , "Fire-raising crime" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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