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    Fire and arson origin and cause investigation scene
    Technical & Forensic Services

    Independent Fire & Arson Origin & Cause Investigation.

    Objective scene examination, burn pattern analysis, physical evidence collection, and expert reporting for insurers, loss adjusters, and legal teams.

    Scientific Method

    Scientific Scene Examination

    Conducting methodical origin and cause investigations following fire or explosion incidents across commercial, industrial, residential, and marine properties. Our methodology follows recognised fire investigation standards to determine where and how a fire started.

    Early scene attendance is critical. Physical evidence degrades rapidly, and witness recollections are most accurate in the immediate aftermath. We deploy promptly to preserve, document, and analyse the scene before remediation begins.

    Fire investigation forensic scope and burn pattern analysis
    Forensic Scope
    • Origin & Cause Determination
    • Arson & Incendiarism Assessment
    • Electrical & Mechanical Appliance Review
    • Spontaneous Combustion Analysis
    Fire investigation reporting standards and expert evidence
    Reporting Standards
    • CPR Part 35 Compliant Expert Reports
    • High-Resolution Photographic Logs
    • Subrogation & Recovery Documentation
    • Joint Scene Attendance Coordination
    Process

    Investigation Methodology

    01 · Scene Documentation

    Comprehensive photographic and video documentation of the scene before any disturbance.

    02 · Burn Pattern Analysis

    Systematic analysis of burn patterns, char depth, and heat vector mapping to identify origin.

    03 · Appliance Examination

    Examination of electrical, gas, and mechanical appliances for potential ignition sources.

    04 · Expert Report

    CPR Part 35 compliant report with findings, methodology, and supporting photographic evidence.

    Property Types Covered

    We investigate fire and explosion incidents across a full range of property types, from domestic dwellings to complex industrial sites. Urgent (<48h) deployment available.

    ResidentialCommercialIndustrialAgriculturalMarineVehicleHeritage & Listed

    Instruct Fire Investigation

    Early scene retention is vital. Instruct immediate scene examination for Sussex, Surrey, and national sites.

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