Incendiary Fire Indicators: Know the Signs Guide

The NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) defines an incendiary fire as a fire intentionally ignited in an area or under circumstances where and when there should not be a fire. The NFPA no longer requires investigators to classify fires as incendiary, but this guide details eight key indicators that a fire is incendiary in nature. This guide will help you:

• Understand what an incendiary fire is
• Identify the signs of an incendiary fire if they appear in a fire investigation report
• Know when more investigation is warranted

Fill out the form to better understand fire investigation reports that include these key indicators of incendiary fires.

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