18Coroner’s jurisdiction in relation to fires

18 Coroner’s jurisdiction in relation to fires (1) A coroner must hold an inquiry into the cause and origin of a fire that has destroyed or damaged property if asked to do so by the Attorney- (2) A coroner may (at the request of the owner or occupier of destroyed or damaged property or on the coroner’s own initiative) hold an inquiry into the cause and origin of a fire if the coroner considers that an inquiry should be held. (3) Where— (a) the owner or occupier of destroyed or damaged property requests a coroner to hold an inquiry into the cause and origin of a fire; and (b) the coroner is of the opinion that an inquiry into the cause and origin of the fire should not be held; the coroner must give to each owner or occupier who requested that an inquiry be held written notice of the opinion and the grounds for the opinion.