Electronic Cigarette Fires and Explosions in the United States (2009 - 2016)
Fires and explosions caused by e-cigarettes are not common, but their consequences can be devastating and life-altering for the victims. The main cause of the fires and explosions is failure of the lithium-ion batteries. Learn how e-cigarettes work, about recent fire and explosion incidents, and why the e-cigarette/lithium-ion battery combination presents a new and unique hazard to users.
Fatal Fires in Residential Buildings (2018-2022)
This topical report addresses the characteristics of fatal fires in residential buildings as reported to the National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS). The focus of this report is on fires from 2018 to 2020.
NFIRS Data Snapshot: Halloween Fires (2017-2019)
For each year from 2017 to 2019, an estimated average of 9,200 fires were reported to fire departments in the United States over a 3-day period around Halloween. These fires caused an estimated annual average of 25 deaths, 100 injuries and $117 million in property loss.
NFIRS Data Snapshot: Hospital Fires (2012-2014)
This report shows for each year from 2012 to 2014, an estimated 5,700 medical facility fires were reported to fire departments in the United States. Nearly a fifth of those (1,100 fires) were in hospitals. It is estimated that these fires caused fewer than five deaths, 25 injuries and $5 million in property loss per year.
NFIRS Data Snapshot: Medical Facility Fires
This report shows for each year from 2014 to 2016, an estimated 5,800 medical facility fires were reported to fire departments in the United States. It is estimated that these fires caused five deaths, 150 injuries and $56 million in property loss per year.
NFIRS Data Snapshot: Nursing Home Fires (2012-2014)
This report shows for each year from 2012 to 2014, an estimated 5,700 medical facility fires were reported to fire departments in the United States. Nearly half of those, 2,700 fires, were in nursing homes. It is estimated that these fires caused fewer than five deaths, 125 injuries and $13 million in property loss per year.
NFIRS Data Snapshot: Recreational Vehicle Fires (2016-2018)
This snapshot explores the general characteristics of recreational vehicle (RV) fires from 2016-2018, including time of alarm, day of week, month, fire cause and leading areas of origin.
NFIRS Data Snapshot: Thanksgiving Day Fires in Residential Buildings (2017-2019)
For each year from 2017 to 2019, an estimated average of 2,300 residential building fires were reported to fire departments in the U.S. on Thanksgiving Day. These fires caused an estimated annual average of 5 deaths, 25 injuries and $26 million in property loss.
Topical Fire Report Series: Clothes Dryer Fires in Residential Buildings (2008-2010)
This report examines the characteristics of clothes dryer fires in residential buildings.
Topical Fire Report Series: Attic Fires in Residential Buildings
This report examines the characteristics of the estimated 10,000 attic fires in residential buildings that occur annually in the United States, resulting in an estimated average of 30 deaths, 125 injuries, and $477 million in property damage.
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