The fire service has taught firefighters that fire loss is less and public relations are better if they clean the premises: but if arson is suspected,moving debris,even window glass may destroy valuable physical evidence.

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This statement is true. Firefighters have been taught that cleaning the premises after a fire can help reduce fire loss and improve public relations with property owners. However, if arson is suspected, any movement of debris or destruction of potential evidence (such as broken window glass) can hinder arson investigators in determining the cause and origin of the fire. Therefore, it is important for firefighters to balance the need for clean-up with preservation of potential evidence in suspected arson cases.

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