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Fires in abandoned structures provide stronger evidence of occupancy than fires in inhabited buildings due to the reliance on human action for ignition and the higher likelihood of physically or mentally impaired individuals, such as squatters, who may be present. Despite not every fire involving trapped individuals, the author emphasizes the importance of aggressive search operations based on personal experiences of rescues and fatalities, urging readers not to dismiss these situations based solely on the appearance of occupancy.
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By recognizing the importance of language and emphasizing that a building should be assumed to be occupied until proven otherwise, firefighters can better assess and respond to the risks posed by abandoned structures.