Journal Published Online: 01 July 1979
Volume 24, Issue 3

A Case of Arson?

CODEN: JFSCAS

Abstract

A vehicle owner reported to his insurance company that as he was changing a rear wheel the vehicle fell off the jack and the fuel tank was ruptured and caught fire. A bumper jack in conjunction with an adjustable stand was used. The questions to be answered were these: 1. Were the events, as described by the owner, likely to lead to a fire? 2. If the owner's description was not likely, was there an alternative, reasonable explanation for the fire consistent with an examination of the vehicle?

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Powell, GLF
Materials Division, Amdel, Frewville, South Australia
Spanswick, KR
Materials Division, Amdel, Frewville, South Australia
Pages: 4
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Stock #: JFS10881J
ISSN: 0022-1198
DOI: 10.1520/JFS10881J