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Retired fire investigator explains how he'd probe C.B.N. fires

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Posted this 2025-08-17 6:07 AM NDT

Scott Tilley investigated about 3,000 fires over his career. He doubts all of the C.B.N. fires were accidental

CBC NewsMike Moore

Scott Tilley is a retired veteran firefighter and fire investigator of 30 years. (Arlette Lazarenko/CBC)

A retired veteran firefighter of 30 years is keeping a close eye on the wildfires plaguing Newfoundland and Labrador in recent weeks.

Scott Tilley spent a significant portion of his career in the middle of similar scenarios as a fire consultant, investigator and fire behaviour specialist.

He has about 3,000 fire investigations on record over the course of his career.

Tilley said there are sev…

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