Inside the Science of Fire and Arson Investigations | Modern Marvels

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Published Oct 27, 2026

From raging wildfires and exploding oil wells to suspicious fires and deadly disasters, discover how humans have battled one of nature’s most destructive forces. See firefighters take on extreme infernos with groundbreaking technology, then follow arson detectives as they use forensic science, burn patterns, criminal profiling, and specialized tools to uncover clues hidden in the ashes. Explore the evolving science of fighting and investigating fire in this #modernmarvels marathon.

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