How Fire Investigators Determine the Cause of a Range Fire Guide

Every National Fire Experts (NFE) origin and cause report is built by considering a variety of evidence together. In the case of a range fire, that evidence may include burn patterns, nearby combustibles, food residue, burner or element positions, and more. No single indicator tells the whole story.

See the investigative process in action. Complete the form to access an interactive guide in which you can click through a mock range fire scene that shows you:

• Where key indicators may be found within a range fire scene and what they could signal about the fire’s origin and sequence
• What NFE reports may include to help clients understand the most plausible origin and cause
• When product failure testing may be appropriate to answer additional questions

You’ll also get access to a range fire case study that provides an even deeper look at the NFE investigative process.

Alpine Intel’s content is meant to inform and educate readers using general terms and descriptions. They do not replace expert evaluations that determine facts and details related to each unique claim.