Year | Fires | Deaths | Injuries | Direct Dollar Loss in Millions |
---|---|---|---|---|
1997 | 846,000 | 60 | 1,250 | $169 |
1998 | 857,000 | 40 | 1,450 | $575¹ |
1999 | 931,500 | 60 | 1,500 | $210 |
2000 | 854,000 | 45 | 1,150 | $325 |
2001 | 861,500 | 40 | 1,150 | $197 |
2002 | 839,000 | 40 | 1,000 | $203 |
2003 | 753,000 | 65 | 925 | $233 |
2004 | 725,500 | 45 | 850 | $176 |
2005 | 801,000 | 50 | 950 | $161 |
2006 | 840,500 | 50 | 850 | $352² |
¹ This increase reflects wildfires in Florida that resulted in $390 million lost in timber.
² This estimate includes a wildfire incident that resulted in $95 million in property damage.
Source: National Fire Protection Association Fire Loss in the U.S. During 2006
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