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22 maj 2020 · Point of Origin. Once the fire is extinguished, the investigation into the cause of the fire begins with an examination conducted similar to how crime scenes are processed. Evidence is analyzed, collected, and preserved while closely examining the damage to find the origin of the fire.
28 maj 2015 · Fire investigators have historically relied upon damage as a means to conclude where a fire originated. This review evaluates the historical and current literature on the topic, with a specific emphasis towards the research conducted over the past 80 years related to fire patterns.
In fire investigation, the place where a fire starts is referred to as the "point of origin." This may be an exact point or a general area. In almost all cases, the point of origin must be correctly located in order to properly determine the fire cause.
7 wrz 2013 · The "point of origin" is the smallest area you can identify, which can be as small as a thimble or as big as a room. In the case of a wildland fire, you're probably talking [about] an area of...
1 sty 2012 · Fire patterns are the principal artifacts that fire investigators use to trace the origin and development of a fire. Correct determination of the origin depends on the correct interpretation of...
In the fire investigation process, it is generally agreed that one first determines the point of origin and then, the cause. While the rule generally applies, it suffers numerous exceptions as will be seen by examples to be discussed.
This chapter presents the fundamental principles for determining the point of origin of a fire. The point of origin must be where all three components necessary to initiate fire were present at the same time and place when the fire began.
