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Fire investigation

By Niamh Nic Daeid

Book information

Publisher
CRC Press
Year
2004
ISBN
0415248914, 9780415248914
LCC
TH9180
Open Library ID
OL22115175M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
6 MB (6568214 bytes)
Series
Forensic science series
Edition
1
Pages
235\235
Topic
Medicine Trial
Library
Kingdwarf
Time added
2010-01-07 06:59:20

Description

In order to gain a real insight into a fire scene investigation, the investigator must have a thorough understanding of a number of concepts, including a knowledge of the dynamics of the fire, the necessary conditions for a fire to start and be maintained, the different types of combustion fuels and subsequent burning patterns possible, and a rudimentary knowledge of what happens in the analytic laboratory. Only with a sound knowledge of these factors can an investigator carry out his or her scene investigation efficiently and correctly.Fires, by their nature and cause, can be classified as being accidental or may be shown to be malicious. The determination of which type of fire has occurred is the duty of the fire scene investigator. Fire Investigation covers the concepts and theories necessary to facilitate such decisions and is also a valuable reference source for fire investigation units, scene of crime officers, private fire investigators, health and safety bodies, and students of forensic science.

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