Introduction and Curriculum Vitae I work as a fire investigator for the Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service. I have previously completed my master’s degree in Fire Investigation at the University of Lancashire. After graduation, I took my current position as a fire investigator and have become a member of several professional organisations, including the Institute of Fire Engineers, the International Association of Arson Investigators, and the National Fire Protection Association. I received the first information about the incident at 9:32 pm on November 27th, 2018 through a phone call from Fire Service Control. I arrived at the scene at 9:40 pm to begin a fire investigation, which commenced at 9:45 pm. As part of the investigation, I took photographs of the scene. These are referenced in the report and can be found in the appendix section of this document. All comments and opinions included in the report are based on my examination of the scene, as well as on information obtained from witnesses and the facts that were available at the time of report completion. Hence, the report may be amended or extended if new details emerge and the additional information is reliable. Before beginning a fire investigation, it was critical to address the hazards found during the initial risk assessment. The first hazard was the presence of sharp objects, and I took steps to control the risk by using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), covering the victim’s injuries, and removing dangerous sharp objects from the scene. PPE was also used to protect from burning ashes and biological hazards. There was a risk of slipping and tripping, which I addressed by securing the sliding material and removing clutter from the floor. The possibility of a secondary fire of electrical origin was also a concern, and I took steps to isolate open electrical wires and separate all electrical appliances from the system using the mains switch. Adequate ventilation of the scene was ensured to contain the hazards from burning ashes and toxic gasses. Other precautions were also taken to ensure the reliability of the fire investigation results and prevent any harm to the crew. All members of the team used PPE and moved with caution to the scene of the incident. The scene was protected prior to evidence collection in order to eliminate any threat of tampering. The evidence was obtained by taking notes, photographs, and samples from the scene. The evidence was then analysed to determine possible causes of the fire and scenarios of the incident. The evidence and scenarios were then tested to recreate the most likely course of events before and during the incident. This report was based on an analysis of all information from the scene that was available at the time of completion. Description of the Premises The type of dwelling is a semi-detached house with no basement. The external size of the premises is 8 by 11 metres. The interior walls, floors, ceilings, and roof were constructed using concrete, whereas the exterior walls were made from brick. Based on the documents, the approximate date of construction is 2009. The last maintenance was completed about three months prior to the incident. The floor plan of the premises is provided in the appendix section of the report. The main is