Where would the fire investigator typically expect to find remains of windshield in a vehicle that originated engine compartment?

In a vehicle fire that originated in the engine compartment, the remains of the windshield are typically found on the ground in front of the vehicle. This is because the intense heat of the engine fire causes the windshield to crack and disintegrate, and the resulting fragments are blown out of the vehicle by the force of the fire. In some cases, however, the windshield may remain intact. This is most likely to occur if the fire is quickly extinguished or if the vehicle is in a sheltered location.