MI Economic Development Regions - Fatal Fire Statistics

111 Deaths in 92  Fires

(as of December 2, 2020)

16% Increase YTD  Deaths Compared to 2019

10% Increase YTD  Fires Compared to 2019

Victims

67% Male  32% Female

23%  Reported as Disabled

16%  Reported as Impaired

69% Between 40 and 79 Years Old

Reported Areas of Origin

#1 Living Room = 49%

#2 Bedroom = 19%

#3 Kitchen = 16%

Reported Fire Causes

#1 Smoking = 47%

#2 Cooking = 16%

#3 Heating = 14%

Deadliest Time of Day

6am - 6pm = 40%

6pm - 6am = 59%

Deadliest Day of Week

#1 Thursday = 22 Deaths

#2 Sunday = 20 Deaths

#2 Tuesday = 20 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%