MI Economic Development Regions - Fatal Fire Statistics

87 Deaths in 72  Fires

(as of September 22 2020)

30% Increase YTD  Deaths Compared to 2019

Victims

69% Male  31% Female

25%  Reported as Disabled

65% Between 40 and 79 Years Old

Reported Areas of Origin

#1 Living Room = 50%

#2 Kitchen = 17%

#3 Bedroom = 16%

Reported Fire Causes

#1 Smoking = 51%

#2 Cooking = 16%

#3 Heating = 11%

Deadliest Time of Day

6am - 6pm = 39%

6pm - 6am = 61%

Deadliest Day of Week

#1 Thursday = 19 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%