- In 2011, U.S. fire departments responded to 370,000 home structure fires. These fires caused 13,910 civilian injuries, 2,520 civilian deaths, $6.9 billion in direct damage.
- On average, seven people die in U.S. home fires per day.
- Cooking is the leading cause home fires and home fire injuries, followed heating equipment. Smoking is a leading cause of civilian home fire deaths.
- Most fatal fires kill one or two people. In 2011, 12 home fires killed five or more people resulting in a total of 67 deaths.
Fire Prevention Week
Written by A 2 Z Insurance Agency, LLC on Oct 7, 2013
Fire prevention week runs thru Oct.6th thru Oct.12th. NEW! Download NFPA's free storybook app and eBook for Fire Prevention Week.