S1·E22 Tinder Box

Episode recap

In the episode Tinder Box from the television series CSI: Miami, investigators Speedle and Delko are present when a trendy nightclub catches fire. The blaze, which appears to have started from a DJ pyrotechnics display, results in sixteen deaths and leaves dozens of others injured. However, the subsequent investigation uncovers evidence suggesting the fire may have actually been arson intended to cover up a murder.

Meanwhile, Horatio conducts a separate investigation into the death of a prostitute whose body is discovered in the bathroom of a judge's home. Evidence gathered during this inquiry indicates that the victim was present at the nightclub during the fire.

The crime scene investigators working for the Miami-Dade Police Department utilize physical evidence to navigate the dual mysteries presented by the nightclub disaster and the homicide linked to the judge's residence. The episode connects the tragic nightclub fire with the investigation into the deceased woman found at the home of the judge, as the team works to uncover the truth behind the events.