From the standpoint of the fire investigator, the three causes of fires are
A) intentional, accidental, deliberate
B) accidental, deliberate, unplanned
C) natural, synthetic, deliberate
D) natural, accidental, deliberate

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The three causes of fires are generally accepted as natural (such as lightning), accidental (such as electrical malfunctions), and deliberate (such as arson). "Intentional" and "deliberate" are essentially synonyms, so choice A would have repeat options. Choice B has "unplanned" as a cause, which is not commonly considered a distinct category of fire causes. Choice C includes "synthetic," which is not a widely recognized cause of fires.

From the Standpoint of the Fire Investigator, the Three Causes