Investigators should be careful that confirmation bias does not derail the investigation. (Photo: Azer Merz/Shutterstock)
Determining the origin and cause of a fire requires adherence to the scientific process as well as the painstaking collection and analysis of evidence. Details that point to the possibility of arson introduce a criminal and emotional element to the investigation that may seem daunting, but keeping a cool head and following the scientific method allows you to draw an unbiased, evidence-based conclusion.
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