palontutkimus
Palontutkimus, the Finnish term for fire investigation, is a systematic process aimed at determining the origin and cause of a fire. This discipline combines scientific principles with practical investigative techniques to gather evidence, analyze its significance, and formulate conclusions about how and why a fire started. The ultimate goal of palontutkimus is to identify the ignition source, the first fuel ignited, and any contributing factors that led to the fire's development and spread.
The process typically begins at the fire scene, where trained investigators meticulously document the aftermath. This
Laboratory analysis plays a crucial role in palontutkimus. Samples collected from the scene are sent for testing
The findings from the scene investigation and laboratory analysis are then synthesized to reconstruct the events