Abstract: In order to track the research progress on fingerprint recovery technology at fire scene, the relevant research in China and other countries were reviewed, from three aspects mainly including the change of different substance components in latent fingerprint under fire conditions,common fingerprint recovery methods and applicable conditions at fire scene, important factors influencing fingerprint recovery effect at fire scene.The existing problems and deficiencies in the current research were pointed out, and prospect for further development was proposed.

Key words: fire traces, fire conditions, fingerprint, recovery-methods