Fires & Explosions

EDT provides expert forensic engineering to determine the origin, cause, and contributing factors of fires and explosions. From ignition sources and fire dynamics to explosive events in industrial settings, our multidisciplinary teams deliver clear, scientifically defensible analysis. Whether investigating residential, commercial, manufacturing, or heavy industrial losses, we help clients understand what happened, why it happened, and how to prevent future incidents.

Assessing the Damage

Our professional experts have the expertise to investigate fires and explosions and assess the damage to a variety of structures, systems, and settings.

Buildings & Structures—Residential and commercial buildings, bridges and dams, maritime facilities
Energy Infrastructure—Power plants, pipelines, coal mines, offshore platforms, refineries
Machinery & Equipment—HVAC equipment, electrical equipment, agricultural and heavy equipment, appliances
Marine—Cargo, engine rooms, fuel storage areas, fuel tanks, oil leaks
Industrial Facilities, Systems & Processes—Manufacturing plants, chemical plants, electrical systems
Vehicles—Passenger and commercial vehicles, railways, aircraft, boats

Finding the Cause

We'll help you understand where the fire originated and evaluate the immediate and underlying causes.

Electrical Failures—Faulty wiring, overloaded circuits, appliance or equipment failures
Heating Systems—HVAC systems, furnaces, boilers, space heaters
Chemical Reactions—Unsafe practices, incompatible substances
Human Factors—Negligence, inadequate safety measures, arson
Combustible Materials—Flammable substances and their storage and handling, gas leaks
Structural Failures—Compromised fire protection systems, inadequate compartmentalization, collapse of load-bearing elements

Forensic Engineering for Fires & Explosions

Our professional experts provide fire investigation forensics, examining fire patterns, fire scene evidence, ignition sources, and more as well as explosive forensics which can involve industrial explosions, explosive devices, blast dynamics, and more.