Once the point of origin is determined, it may confirm or contradict the statements of owners / occupants / witnesses / suspects. One of the most important aspects of any fire investigation is the proper recognition, identification, and analysis of fire patterns.
Arson:
Arson is a crime of willfully and maliciously setting fire to or charring property. Though the act typically involves buildings, the term can also refer to the intentional burning of other things, such as motor vehicles, watercraft, or forests.
The point of origin is place where most of the physical evidence will be found. The accelerant if there is any, will be most present there. Depending on the point of origin the likelihood of it being an accident can be more easily determined. for example if the point of origin is in the closet it's highly unlikely it was an accident.
Common Signs of Arson
- A large amount of damage.
- No "V" burn pattern present, unsual burn patterns and high heat stress.
- Lack of accidental causes.
- Evidence of forced entry.
- Absence of valuable items.
- The same person shows up at unconnected fires.
- Low burning point with unidentifiable point of origin.
- Multiple points of origin.
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