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Busting Myths and Clarifying Common Misconceptions
in Fire Investigation and Forensic Engineering


Fire Risk of a Watered vs Unwatered Christmas Tree
How important is it to keep your CHristmas tree watered every day? Without water, they become very flamable!
Dec 19, 20241 min read
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Circuit Breaker Trip
During a fire, what makes a circuit breaker trip? Does the breaker trip only from arcing? Or from overcurrent? Must there be electricity...
Oct 23, 20241 min read
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Overcurrent Through Wire
A typical residential circuit in your home is protected by a 15 amp circuit breaker. This means typically, a maximum of 15 amps of power...
Oct 8, 20241 min read
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Dropped Neutral or Phase?
Problems with the electrical system in a house can be diagnosed based on the symptoms witnessed in the house. A detailed look at exactly...
Sep 28, 20241 min read
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Water Exposure to Wires
We all know "water and electricity don't mix" but is that necessarily a cause of the fire? Does electrified water constitute a competent...
Sep 19, 20241 min read
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Fire Response to Different Materials
Manufacturers have choices when designing products. Part of their responsiblity to the consumer is using the Heirarchy of Controls (HoC)...
Sep 3, 20241 min read
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