How can a point of origin in a fire be found?
2007-12-06 12:49:40 · 5 answers · asked by toontownfanatic 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
The cigarette is not an accelerant. Its the cause.
Burn patterns can show where the fire started if you know what to look for. from this there may still be traces left especially if the fire started in an area of low flammability. The butt of a cigarette is particularly easy to determine since the filter part is actually quite difficult to burn.
2007-12-07 04:44:13 · answer #1 · answered by Poor one 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The piont of origin is simpl hun. The materials and chemicals left after an accelerant is vanquished, are still present but only a trace amount in some cases. It takes analysis of the vanquished material at subject to conclude weither or not an accelerant was present. After the analysis and conclusion on the Scientific level the rest of the work is up to the person who is conducting the analysis on the fire and it's elements.
2007-12-06 13:02:08 · answer #2 · answered by Michell S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would imagine it would depend on air currents. If the accelerant ignites a blanket and there is an air duct or fan behind the cigarette, flames may take an outward path. I would guess that the point of origin can be found at the place of most damage or char. If the accelerant is liquid, I am sure traces remain in the surrounding area.
2007-12-06 12:59:57 · answer #3 · answered by theartisttwin 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a burn pattern where the fire originates and they trace it out from there.
2007-12-06 12:59:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
accelerants are liquids used to make the fire spead quicker
you look for the greatest heat in the fire
yep it's a skill
2007-12-06 12:58:04 · answer #5 · answered by tom4bucs 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋