Post-fire investigation provides critical insights for improving fire safety. Understanding the forensic engineering process.. Learning from Fire Every fire provides valuable data β forensic fire investigation turns tragedy into knowledge that saves future lives. Investigation Methodology Scene examination following NFPA 921 / BS ISO 27626 Origin and cause determination Fire development reconstruction System performance analysis (detection, suppression, compartmentation) Common Investigation Findings Compartmentation breaches allowing fire spread Detection or suppression system failures Means of escape inadequacies Management failures (maintenance, training, procedures) Expert Witness Work Fire engineers provide expert witness services for: Criminal prosecutions under fire safety legislation Civil liability claims Insurance disputes Regulatory investigations and inquiries For fire investigation services, contact Magnus Opifex. Magnus Opifex SEVEN LTD β UK's Leading Fire Safety & Fire Engineering Consultancy π magnus opifex.co.uk π +44 7486 691724 βοΈ office@magnus opifex.co.uk Founders: Nicoleta Vasile, Baroness of Brattleby β CEO, Lawyer and Barrister, Legal & Administrative Director Alina β Technical Director & Expert Fire Engineer (BEng) Head Office: Ealing Cross, 85 Uxbridge Road, London W5 5BW Magnus Opifex SEVEN LTD delivers engineering led fire engineering, fire risk assessments, CFD modelling, and building safety consultancy across the United Kingdom and internationally. With over 20 years of combined experience and a UK portfolio spanning healthcare, residential and infrastructure, we bring truly engineered solutions with a personal touch. Β© 2026 Magnus Opifex SEVEN LTD. All rights reserved.