Blaze: The Forensics of Fire
by Nicholas Faith
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Focusing on the most destructive fires of modern times, Nicholas Faith details the work of these investigators as they piece together causes of ignition, observe how fire spreads and smoke flows, and attempt to understand the behavior of those unlucky souls caught in the most fearsome infernos. Their work can convict arsonists or form the bases of legislation-making buildings safer for all of us. Including information about the cataclysmic conflagrations at the MGM Grand and Our Lady of the show more Angels School, Blaze features first hand testimonies from people whose lives have been scarred by their encounters with fire. Nicholas Faith examines the fire-fighters who risk their lives tackling the blazes, and the investigators, safety engineers, and forensic scientists who scour gutted rubble heaps in the hope of understanding mankind's most complicated ally-and its most dangerous foe. show lessTags
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Gripping forensic fire investigation
Book looks at key fires around the world, why they were the worst, and how they contributed to fire safety, rescue, and prevention. Reading this now in the present you have the benefit of the internet, giving you access to the full investigative reports of the fires mentioned in the book, not to mention plenty of photos and videos. It makes for a nice supplement.
Book looks at key fires around the world, why they were the worst, and how they contributed to fire safety, rescue, and prevention. Reading this now in the present you have the benefit of the internet, giving you access to the full investigative reports of the fires mentioned in the book, not to mention plenty of photos and videos. It makes for a nice supplement.
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Common Knowledge
- People/Characters
- John Orr; David Canter; Neil Townsend; Casey Grant; Fleur Lombard; Bob Buckley (show all 11); Peter Shilton; Steve Avato; Bob Graham; Andy Vita; Stan Ames
- Important places
- California, USA; Caribbean Region; Hong Kong; Isle of Man; King's Cross; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA (show all 16); Los Angeles, California, USA; New York, USA; Puerto Rico; USA; Beverly Hills Supper Club; Coconut Grove; Broadway Lounge; Forensic Science Service; Garley Building; Melody Lounge
- First words
- It is now over thirty years since, as a forensic scientist, I attended my first fire scene
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- Genres
- Nonfiction, General Nonfiction
- DDC/MDS
- 363.37 — Society, government, & culture Social problems and social services Public Safety - Police, Crime Investigation Terrorism, Disasters, Civil Defense Fires and fire-fighting
- LCC
- TH9180 .F35 — Technology Building construction Building construction Protection of buildings
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- Languages
- English
- Media
- Paper
- ISBNs
- 3
