Statistical Reports: Civilian Fire Casualties
Topical Fire Report Series
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.
See Also: Civilian Casualties - Children | Civilian Casualties - Older Adults | Civilian Casualties - People with Disabilities
New: Civilian Fire Injuries in Residential Buildings (2008-2010)
Findings from this report:
- Seventy-six percent of all civilian fire injuries occurred as a result of fires in residential buildings.
- Cooking (30 percent) was the primary cause for residential building fires that resulted in injuries.
- Thirty-five percent of civilian fire injuries in residential buildings resulted from trying to control a fire followed by attempting to escape (26 percent).
- Seventy-nine percent of injuries resulting from residential building fires involved smoke inhalation and thermal burns.
- The leading human factor contributing to injuries in residential building fires was being asleep (55 percent).
- Bedrooms (35 percent) were the leading location where civilian injuries occurred in residential building fires.
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