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Smoking-Related Fires in Residential Buildings While smoking-related fires account for only 2 percent of all residential building fires, they are the leading cause of fire deaths, accounting for 17 percent of fire deaths in residential buildings Nonconfined smoking-related fires account for 94 percent of residential building smoking-related fires
14 Most Common Causes of House Fires The most common causes of house fires are cooking accidents, with 172,000 fires per year! Next is heaters (52,000) then intentionally lit fires
Marty Ahrens January 2019 A Virginia woman was fatally injured in a fire caused by smoking materials discarded into a porch flowerpot After a dried plant in the pot ignited, the ensuing fire spread up the home’s exterior and into the porch roof at some point after the home’s occupants went to bed The noise woke one occupant who saw the whole porch on fire As the family tried to escape, fire broke through
Smoking-Related Fires in Residential Buildings (2008-2010) While smoking-related fires accounted for only 2 percent of all residential building fires, they were a leading cause of civilian fire deaths, accounting for 14 percent of fire deaths in residential buildings Nonconfined fires accounted for 93 percent of residential building smoking-related fires
Article: The Science Behind Careless Smoking Fires | OCI Improperly discarded cigarettes are the cause of hundreds of fires every year Edmonton Fire Rescue Services reports that since 2010, the improper disposal of smoking materials has caused more than $46 million in damages across Edmonton
150+ Home Fire Statistics Explore key home fire statistics and trends Learn about common causes and how to protect your home with fire safety tips
U. S. House Fire Statistics: Trends, Causes Costs (1980-2023) Behind every residential fire lies a specific trigger understanding these causes is not just academic; it's the foundation of effective prevention that saves lives and property Recent data reveals fascinating patterns in what starts home fires, with some causes showing encouraging declines while others exhibit alarming growth Dominant Causes