Engineering Forensics

Overview

Fires and explosions can result in substantial financial losses for insurers. Our forensic experts are skilled in determining both the cause (ignition sequence) and the spread of damage, enabling accurate assessment of liability and informed decision-making for recovery or repudiation actions. We have extensive experience investigating incidents across a wide range of contexts, including domestic and commercial buildings, vehicles (including classic and high-value models), construction plant and machinery, and industrial equipment. Our team is also experienced in handling cases involving fatal and serious injuries, ensuring thorough and sensitive investigations supported by detailed, court-ready reporting.

Expertise in Fire and Explosion Investigations

Building Fires

Our fire investigations focus on identifying the origin and possible cause of an incident. We assess scene evidence, fire patterns, building features, equipment and potential ignition sources to provide an independent technical opinion.

Explosions

We investigate explosions by examining the scene, potential ignition sources, fuels, equipment and damage patterns. Technical evidence and relevant records are assessed to help determine the likely cause and sequence of events.

Marine Fires

Marine fire investigations can involve complex interactions between vessel systems, equipment, fuel sources and the surrounding environment. We examine the available evidence to help establish where a fire originated, how it developed and the factors that may have contributed to the incident.

Vehicle, Plant & Machinery Fires

Fires involving vehicles, plant and machinery can arise from a range of electrical, mechanical or fuel-related causes. Our investigations consider fire damage, components, maintenance information and other available evidence to help establish the area of origin and likely cause.

White Goods Appliance Fires — White Goods & Appliance Fires

Domestic appliances can become involved in fires for a variety of reasons, including electrical faults, component failures, installation issues or external influences. We examine the appliance, surrounding damage and other available evidence to determine whether it contributed to the fire and, where possible, how the incident began.

Fires & Explosions

Overview

Expertise in Fire and Explosion Investigations

Building Fires

Explosions

Marine Fires

Vehicle, Plant & Machinery Fires

White Goods & Appliance Fires

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