MICHIGAN FATAL FIRE STATISTICS 2020

83 Deaths in 68 Fires

(as of July 29, 2020)

48% Increase YTD  Deaths Compared to 2019

Victims

71% Male  29% Female

25%  Reported as Disabled

70% Between 40 and 79 Years Old

Reported Areas of Origin

#1 Living Room = 51%

#2 Kitchen = 18%

#3 Bedroom = 14%

Reported Fire Causes

#1 Smoking = 49%

#2 Cooking = 17%

#3 Heating = 11%

Deadliest Time of Day

6am - 6pm = 36%

6pm - 6am = 64%

Deadliest Day of Week

#1 Thursday = 17 Deaths

#2 Saturday = 16 Deaths

#3 Tuesday = 14 Deaths

102 Deaths in 90 fires

(as of Dec. 31,  2019)

Decrease of 27% in deaths from 2018

Victims: 66% Male  34% Female

#1 Living Room

#2 Bedroom

#3 Kitchen

6am - 6pm = 37%

6pm - 6am = 63%