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If pressed for information about dangerous liquids that might burn, occupants often come up with the chemicals they store under bathroom or kitchen sinks. Many labels on such products warn of fire hazards, but are they a significant fuel source?

Check out a few photos from the 3-page household chemicals’ report in this issue.

Swivel outlet covers
While shopping for electrical devices, we came upon a swivel outlet cover that’s aimed at protecting against shock. We wondered, though, if it was really safe, given its design. You’ll want to know what we discovered.

Automatic shut-off mechanisms
Automatic shut-offs on irons and other appliances seem like simple enough devices. But, did you know there are several types of shut-off mechanisms? Find out how they work in this issue.

Special Report: Burn Pattern Testing
It’s the fire investigator’s mantra. Fires burn up and out. Tests we conducted, however, show that fire burns up — and given time — it burns out, but not necessarily at the same time. Find out what these results might mean in the way of your "V-pattern" analysis.

View a few photos from our 5-page special report.

Looking for a handy NFPA 921 chapter comparison chart?
We’ve created a 1-page document that compares the chapter numbers in the 1998 and 2001 editions of NFPA 921, Guide for Fire and Explosion Investigations. Here’s a copy to keep with your new book. If you need Adobe Acrobat, click here.

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