Fire Investigation and Detection of Arson . Introduction : Thorough investigation of fire is an integral part of the fire department’s commitment to Public safety. Fire investigation includes two areas: a) Fire cause determination. b) Investigations of criminal actions which may have contributed to a fire. Fire cause determinations through investigation is of major importance to a fire prevention programme. Analyses of the cause of the fire within the community is the basis for establishing fire prevention programme priorities and providing fire safety information to the public. If it is determined that a fire is caused by arson or other unlawful burning of property, a full criminal investigation should be conducted. 50 considering ever increasing loss of property, financial disaster, physical injury and death caused by fire to many innocent persons each year, it is the duty of the fire department to persevere in the enquiry into the cause...