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The authors discuss the development of a mathematical model to be utilized for fire scene classification and improved detection of arson. The analysis covers all fires from 1975 to 1979 in Dade County, Florida.
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Note: This research was supported by Grant No. DF-80-AX-0011 awarded by the Law Enforcement Assistance Administration to the Office of the Dade-Miami Justice Council. Points of view or opinions stated in this article are those of the authors and do not represent the official position or policies of L. E. A. A.
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Winston, A., Newman, U.H. Arson detection model. Fire Technol 18, 144–151 (1982). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02473104
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02473104