Case Study: Fireplace Fire Joint Investigation

A fire spread to the wooden base below a residential gas fireplace after the homeowners used it at near maximum output for a prolonged period. After the homeowner filed a claim with their carrier, the insurer of the individual who installed the fireplace’s gas pipe was put on notice that their client might be at fault. To ensure an expert and unbiased assessment, the insurer brought in one of NFE’s certified fire investigators to participate in the joint laboratory investigation. 

Read this case study to learn how NFE’s certified fire investigator: 

• Conducted a comprehensive review of photos documenting fire patterns, dynamics, and damage, as well as witness statements and the fire department incident report 
• Worked effectively within a joint laboratory examination setting 
• Identified the most plausible origin and cause of the fire 

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