burn pattern
Flame's telltale traces
Burn pattern refers to the distinctive marks left by fire on surfaces, analyzed by investigators to determine a fire's origin and cause.
The shape, depth, and distribution of charring can reveal where a fire started and how it spread: The burn pattern suggested the fire began near the electrical panel.
Arson investigators look for irregular burn patterns that might indicate accelerants.
- scorchBurn superficially
- charBurn without destroying
- fireCombustion with flames
- fire damageDestruction from flames
- arsonCriminal deliberate burning
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