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Top 5 Facts About House Fires

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Half of home fire deaths result from fires reported between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. when most people are asleep. Only one in five home fires were reported during these hours.

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One quarter of home fire deaths were caused by fires that started in the bedroom. Another quarter resulted from fires in the living room, family room or den.

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Three out of five home fire deaths happen from fires in homes with no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms.

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In 2013, U.S. fire departments responded to an estimated 369,500 home structure fires. These fires caused 2,755 deaths, 12,200 civilian injuries, and $7 .0 billion in direct damage

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Home fires killed an average of eight people every day in 2013.

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Cooking equipment is the leading cause of home fire injuries, followed by heating equipment.

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Smoking materials are the leading cause of home fire deaths.

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Most fatal fires kill only one or two people. In 2013, 12 home fires killed five or more people resulting in a total of 67 deaths.

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During 2007-2011, roughly one of every 320 households had a reported home fire per year.

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Nigeria is the country with the most house fires. Luxembourg has the least.

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