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POINT DEPART SINISTRE [1 record]

Record 1 2011-09-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fires and Explosions
DEF

That specific point where the fire started.

CONT

Determining the point of origin. People who are unfamiliar with fire behavior or fire fighting are often amazed that someone can look at burned rubble and determine where and how a fire started. The following information gives some insight into the factors that help determine the point of origin at a structural fire.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Feux et explosions
DEF

Lieu précis où les flammes sont apparues pour donner naissance au feu.

CONT

Il faut savoir, enfin, que la recherche sur la cause et le point d'origine d'un incendie exige des connaissances techniques et une expertise qui, souvent, ne viennent qu'avec l'expérience de plusieurs dossiers et l'examen de nombreuses scènes de feu.

Key term(s)
  • lieu d'éclosion du feu

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Fuegos y explosiones
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