It Was a Routine Start—Until the Fireball Lit the Sky A Class 8 vacuum truck had completed its regular inspection.... View Article
After being used just once, a new combine harvester was found burning in the early morning. IGNISOC's investigation uncovered a poorly connected battery switch, installed during dealership servicing, that led to a fire through resistance heating. This case illustrates the risks of negligent service in agricultural machinery—and how detailed fire scene analysis can support informed insurance decisions.
Discover how poor maintenance and faulty wiring led to a costly crane fire. Our investigation uncovers the root cause and offers prevention insights.
Our investigation team was called to a rural commercial lot where three newer vehicles, an older work vehicle, and trailers had been affected by fire. This location belonged to a business struggling due to the downturn in the logging industry. Detailed evidence collection led to a conclusive finding: the fire had been deliberately set at the older vehicle. Our scientific analysis provided the insurance carrier with clear, actionable data that supported their decision-making process.
While driving, a truck operator noticed smoke from the sleeper area—what followed was a fire caused by faulty inverter wiring. Our fire investigation uncovered that the inverter had been improperly spliced into the electrical system, leading to resistance heating and eventual combustion. This case underscores the risks of unauthorized vehicle modifications.
A picture paints a thousand words: The vehicle had been at the dealership for some time and the owner had... View Article
When a nearly brand-new road sweeper caught fire, IGNISOC was called in to determine the cause. Through a collaborative examination with the manufacturer, we found the second steering system had been improperly wired, with a loose connection at the origin point. Our detailed, science-based report helped the insurance adjuster make a confident, informed claim decision.
By the IGNISOC Fire Risk & Investigation TeamPremier Specialists in Vehicle Fire Analysis and Risk Mitigation In today’s complex vehicles,... View Article
Recently, we were engaged to examine a tractor involving a passenger compartment fire. After examining the exterior of the vehicle,... View Article
As more and more people purchase electric vehicles (EVs) there is a growing number of concerns about what happens if... View Article
