A fire’s cause is established from the combined evidence, rather than one sign: thermal damage patterns, the area of most intense burning, the state of electrical systems and equipment, documents and statements.
The expert normally tests several hypotheses and explains which are supported by the materials and which contain contradictions.
What you can do
- gather documents and photographs;
- formulate technical questions for the expert;
- check findings in previous materials;
- prepare a specialist opinion or an expert report review.