MICHIGAN FATAL FIRE STATISTICS 2020

77 Deaths in 62 Fires

(as of July 12, 2020)

43% Increase YTD  Deaths Compared to 2019

Victims

72% Male  28% Female

22%  Reported as Disabled

69% Between 40 and 79 Years Old

Reported Areas of Origin

#1 Living Room = 52%

#2 Kitchen = 18%

#3 Bedroom = 14%

Reported Fire Causes

#1 Smoking = 48%

#2 Cooking = 18%

#3 Heating = 12%

Deadliest Time of Day

6am - 6pm = 33%

6pm - 6am = 67%

Deadliest Day of Week

#1 Thursday = 17 Deaths

#2 Tuesday = 14 Deaths

#3 Saturday = 13 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%