Statistical Reports: Residential Structure Fires
By Christopher J. Naum, SFPE on Aug 25, 2011 with Comments 0
Statistical Reports: Residential Structure Fires
USFA Topical Fire Report Series (Link Here)
The National Fire Data Center’s Topical Fire Report Series explores facets of the U.S. fire problem that affect Americans in their daily lives. Primarily based on data collected through USFA’s National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS), each issue briefly addresses the nature and relevance of the specific fire or fire-related problem, highlights important findings, and suggests other resources to consider for further information. Each topical report also includes recent examples of fire incidents that demonstrate some of the issues addressed in the report.
New: Residential Building Fires Involving Individuals with Mental Disabilities, Physical Disabilities
Findings from these reports:
- An estimated 1,700 residential building fires involving individuals with mental disabilities are reported to U.S. fire departments each year and cause an estimated 85 deaths, 250 injuries, and $61 million in total loss.
- Intentional is the leading cause of residential building fires (40 percent) where a mental disability is reported as a human factor contributing to ignition.
- Kitchens and bedrooms are the primary areas of origin for residential building fires involving people with mental disabilities (26 percent each).
- An estimated 700 residential building fires involving individuals with physical disabilities are reported to U.S. fire departments each year and cause an estimated 160 deaths, 200 injuries, and $26 million in total loss.
- Cooking (22 percent) is the leading cause of residential building fires where a physical disability is reported as a human factor contributing to ignition.
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See Also: Structure Fires | Structure Fires – Nonresidential
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- Candle Fires in Residential Structures (PDF, 150 Kb, Volume 1, Issue 12 – December 2001)
- Civilian Injuries in Residential Buildings (PDF, 480 Kb, Volume 8, Issue 3 – April 2008)
- Clothes Dryer Fires in Residential Buildings (PDF, 669 Kb, Volume 7, Issue 1 – January 2007)
- Dormitory Fires (PDF, 175 Kb, Volume 1, Issue 14 – December 2001)
- Fatal Fires in Residential Buildings (PDF, 708 Kb, Volume 11, Issue 2 – August 2010)
- Fraternity and Sorority House Fires (PDF, 115 Kb, Volume 2, Issue 12 – March 2002)
- Grill Fires on Residential Properties (PDF, 663 Kb, Volume 11, Issue 1 – May 2010)
- Heating Fires in Residential Buildings (PDF, 758 Kb, Volume 10, Issue 2 – January 2010)
- Heating Fires in Residential Buildings (PDF, 2.7 Mb, Volume 6, Issue 3 – November 2006)
- Heating Fires in Residential Structures (PDF, 186 Kb, Volume 1, Issue 9 – December 2001)
- Highrise Fires (PDF, 153 Kb, Volume 2, Issue 18 – January 2002)
- Hotel and Motel Fires (PDF, 932 Kb, Volume 10, Issue 4 – January 2010)
- Intentionally Set Fires in Residential Buildings (PDF, 680 Kb, Volume 9, Issue 8 – December 2009)
- Mattress and Bedding Fires in Residential Structures (PDF, 130 Kb, Volume 2, Issue 17 – February 2002)
- Multifamily Residential Building Fires (PDF, 775 Kb, Volume 12, Issue 3 – May 2011)
- Multifamily Residential Building Fires (PDF, 861 Kb, Volume 10, Issue 6 – May 2010)
- Multiple-Fatality Fires in Residential Buildings (PDF, 871 Kb, Volume 9, Issue 3 – April 2009)
- One- and Two-Family Residential Building Fires (PDF, 779 Kb, Volume 12, Issue 2 – May 2011)
- One- and Two-Family Residential Building Fires (PDF, 813 Kb, Volume 10, Issue 7 – June 2010)
- Portable Heater Fires in Residential Buildings (PDF, 648 Kb, Volume 10, Issue 3 – January 2010)
- Portable Heating Fires in Residential Structures (PDF, 161 Kb, Volume 1, Issue 10 – December 2001)
- Residential Air Conditioning Fires (PDF, 126 Kb, Volume 2, Issue 5 – March 2002)
- Residential Building Electrical Fires (PDF, 451 Kb, Volume 8, Issue 2 – March 2008)
- Residential Building Fires Involving Individuals with Mental Disabilities (PDF, 745 Kb, Volume 12, Issue 5 – July 2011)
- Residential Building Fires Involving Individuals with Physical Disabilities (PDF, 899 Kb, Volume 12, Issue 6 – July 2011)
- Residential Fires and Child Casualties (PDF, 299 Kb, Volume 5, Issue 2 – April 2005)
- Residential Fires and Older Adult Casualties (PDF, 395 Kb, Volume 5, Issue 3 – June 2005)
- Residential Smoking Fires and Casualties (PDF, 285 Kb, Volume 5, Issue 5 – June 2005)
- Residential Structure Fires During the Winter Holiday Season (PDF, 150 Kb, Volume 3, Issue 2 – December 2002)
- Residential Structure Fires in 2000 (PDF, 104 Kb, Volume 3, Issue 9 – December 2002)
- Residential Structure Fires on Agricultural Properties (PDF, 171 Kb, Volume 1, Issue 16 – December 2001)
- Residential Structure Match- or Lighter-Ignited Fires (PDF, 115 Kb, Volume 4, Issue 2 – October 2004)
- Smoke Alarm Performance in Residential Structure Fires (PDF, 181 Kb, Volume 1, Issue 15 – December 2001)
- Smoking-Related Fires in Residential Buildings (PDF, 830 Kb, Volume 11, Issue 4 – September 2010)
- Thanksgiving Day Fires in Residential Buildings (PDF, 738 Kb, Volume 11, Issue 5 – November 2010)
- Thanksgiving Day – Residential Structure Fires (PDF, 244 Kb, Volume 3, Issue 1 – November 2002)
- University Housing Fires (PDF, 788 Kb, Volume 12, Issue 9 – August 2011)
- University Housing Fires (PDF, 891 Kb, Volume 10, Issue 1 – November 2009)
- Vacant Residential Building Fires (PDF, 744 Kb, Volume 11, Issue 3 – August 2010)
- Winter Residential Building Fires (PDF, 1.0 Mb, Volume 10, Issue 5 – February 2010)
Other Reports
- Residential Structure and Building Fires (PDF, 3.1 Mb – October 2008)
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