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Fire investigation
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<p>Fire investigation (sometimes referred to as origin and cause investigation) is the analysis of fire-related incidents. After <a href="/facts/Firefighters/483TlnYB">firefighters</a> extinguish a <a href="/facts/Conflagration/4rTqs2dy">fire</a>, an investigation is launched to determine the origin and cause of the <a href="/facts/Fire/M6XwR3am">fire</a> or <a href="/facts/Explosion/Utp8Wv9D">explosion</a>. These investigations can occur in two stages. The first stage is an investigation of the scene of the fire to establish its origin and cause. The second step is to conduct laboratory examination on the retrieved samples. Investigations of such incidents require a systematic approach and knowledge of fire science. </p>