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  • Residential Fires


    Every 27 minutes someone is killed or injured in a home fire. About 79% of all fire deaths occur in the home.

    In 1999, approximately 383,000 residential fires killed about 2,900 people and injured another 16,050 in the United States.

    Alcohol contributes to about 40% of residential fire deaths.

    Residential fires result in direct property damage of roughly $5 billion each year.

    Future Steps

    To eliminate residential fire–related injuries and deaths in this country, we must expand our efforts to include the following: Convene federal and nonprofit partners to develop a national action plan to eliminate fire deaths.

    Across the country, track the number of homes with an adequate number of correctly placed, working smoke alarms, and the number of homes with sprinkler systems; and identify communities with legislation and local ordinances related to fire-injury prevention (for example, requirements for hard-wired smoke alarms and sprinkler systems).

    Research fire prevention technology, such as more effective, long-lasting smoke alarms; residential sprinkler systems; safer portable heaters; stoves with automatic shut-off features; and fire-retardant housing materials.

    Research risk and protective factors for fire-related deaths and injuries.

    Fund state programs to educate residents about fire prevention and to install smoke alarms in high-risk homes.

    Who Is at Greatest Risk for Fire-Related Deaths?

    Children 4 and under

    Older adults 65 and older

    The poorest Americans

    African Americans and Native Americans

    Persons living in rural areas

    Persons living in manufactured homes or substandard housing

    Preventing fire-related injuries costs far less than treating them: $1 spent on smoke alarms can save $69 in fire-related costs.

    This information came from a CDC online article.

    *** Any medical or legal information can be incorrect or outdated ***
    *** Consult a qualified source for current info ***


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