farm equipment fire analysis

• The leading cause of barn fires are heat lamps and heating equipment

• Debris are examined for possible sources of combustion such as ignitable liquids

• Evidence is analyzed to determine the location of initial combustion as well as explanation to mechanical or electrical failure

Analyzing Farm equipment fires requires experience with the many systems involved such as engine performance, hydraulics, electrical distribution, and mechanical systems. This is due to the numerous potential fuels and sources of ignition on heavy equipment. There are plastics and fiberglass components that are flammable as well. Our engineers at ARA understand the ignition and combustion characteristics of the materials, using them to evaluate their potential involvement in a fire incident. In addition to understanding the combustible parts of the equipment, we can create X-Ray and CT scans of parts to further analyze the internal aspects and chemical composition of the parts for resulting effects of the fire.