NCJ Number
94760
Journal
Journal of Forensic Sciences Volume: 29 Issue: 1 Dated: (January 1984) Pages: 190-197
Date Published
1984
Length
8 pages
Annotation
The methods and techniques of fire investigation are reviewed.
Abstract
They are shown to be useful, but with limitations, The mere presence of a plausible ignition source around the point of origin of a fire is insufficient to establish that source as the cause. Examples are given to show the difficulty of eliminating all causes but one. Particular attention is given to electrical evidence such as arcing. (Author abstract)