In This Issue
Vol. 9 No. 1 (Winter 2001)
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Floor-level burning: What kinds of damage do burning accelerants cause? Burning at floor level is often caused when someone pours liquid accelerant on the floor and ignites it. Questions remain about what damage burning accelerants really cause, however, so Fire Findings conducted a series of tests to learn more. What we found may surprise you.
View a few of the floor-level burn test photos from Fire Findings’ Winter 2001 issue.
Fire Scene Reconstruction
Remains of a room’s contents can provide important clues to a fire’s origin and sometimes even the cause. That’s why scene reconstruction is one of the most important parts of the fire investigation process. In this issue, learn some important tips for going about the process. (Check out Web Q/A, too, if you have some insights to lend.)
Special Report: Utility Voltage Control
George E. Ello, an electrical engineer with a New York utility, takes a difficult-to-understand subject and makes it relevant to those of us in fire investigation. He explains how utilities control voltage, what you can expect from high- and low-voltage situations and what situations you might find after fires involving electrical equipment.
And, in every issue:
Fast Facts • Something for Nothing • Reviews • In-Court Tips • Product Recalls and Manufacturer Problems • Techniques • Site Surfing
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