In the 20th century, forensic scientists noticed the wick effect, in which clothing worn by the victim can soak up melted fat, acting like the wick in a candle and allowing a body to smolder for hours.

在 20 世纪，法医科学家注意到了“烛芯效应”，受害者穿的衣服可以吸收融化的脂肪，就像蜡烛中的烛芯一样，让身体在火中燃烧数小时。