MI Economic Development Regions - Fatal Fire Statistics

2 Death in 2 Fire

(as of January 14, 2021)

67% Decrease YTD  Deaths Compared to 2020

67% Decrease YTD  Fires Compared to 2020

Victims

100% Male  0% Female

25%  Reported as Disabled

16%  Reported as Impaired

50% Between 40 and 79 Years Old

Reported Areas of Origin

Living Room

Reported Fire Causes

 Smoking

Deadliest Time of Day

6am - 6pm = 100%

6pm - 6am = 0%

Deadliest Day of Week

Sunday

122 Deaths in 101  Fires

(as of December 31, 2020)

21% Increase YTD  Deaths Compared to 2019

13% Increase YTD  Fires Compared to 2019

Victims

68% Male  31% Female

25%  Reported as Disabled

16%  Reported as Impaired

70% Between 40 and 79 Years Old

Reported Areas of Origin

#1 Living Room = 46%

#2 Bedroom = 18%

#3 Kitchen = 17%

Reported Fire Causes

#1 Smoking = 42%

#2 Cooking = 16%

#2 Heating = 16%

Deadliest Time of Day

6am - 6pm = 43%

6pm - 6am = 56%

Deadliest Day of Week

#1 Tuesday = 23 Deaths

#2 Thursday = 22 Deaths

#2 Sunday = 21 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%