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This chapter addresses deaths related to burns, as well as fire-related deaths. It begins by describing the various types and extent of burns that can be encountered in such cases, along with specific sub-types of burns, including dry burns, radiant burns, scald burns, chemical burns, and fire-related thermal burns. Next, the chapter discusses issues of importance when dealing with a body found at a fire scene. It concludes by addressing other important issues, including autopsy findings, mechanism of death, death certification, fire investigation, and cremation.
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Prahlow, J. (2010). Burns and Fire-Related Deaths. In: Forensic Pathology for Police, Death Investigators, Attorneys, and Forensic Scientists. Humana Press. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-59745-404-9_19
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