55 Deaths in 52 Fires
(as of May 19, 2023)
2% Decrease in Deaths YTD
Compared to 2017-2022 Average
11% Increase in Fires YTD
Compared to 2017-2022 Average
Victims
64% Male / 36% Female
20% Reported as Disabled
7% Reported as on Oxygen
69% Between 40 and 79 Years Old
Reported Areas of Origin
#1 Bedroom (38%)
#2 Living Area (31%)
#3 Kitchen (13%)
Reported Fire Causes
#1 Smoking (44%)
#2 Cooking (15%)
#3 Heating (11%)
Alarm Status
No Working Alarms (52% Fires / 53% Victims)
Working Alarms (25% Fires / 24% Victims)
Unknown Status (23% Fires / 24% Victims)
Deadliest Time of Day
6am - 6pm = 33%
6pm - 6am - 67%
Deadliest Day of Week (Deaths)
#1 Sunday (27%)
#2 Monday (18%)
#3 Thursday (15%)
132 Deaths in 113 Fires
(as of December 31, 2022)
23% Increase YTD Deaths
Compared to 2017-2021 Average
20% Increase YTD Fires
Compared to 2017-2021 Average
Victims
62% Male 37% Female
27% Reported as Disabled
10% Reported as on Oxygen
56% Between 40 and 79 Years Old
Reported Areas of Origin
#1 Living Room (43%)
#2 Bedroom (17%)
#3 Kitchen (11%)
Reported Fire Causes
#1 Smoking (49%)
#2 Electrical (11%)
#3 Heating (10%)
Deadliest Time of Day
6am - 6pm = 39%
6pm - 6am = 61%
Deadliest Day of Week (Deaths)
#1 Tuesday (21%)
#2 Monday (20%)
#3 Wednesday (14%)
107 Deaths in 94 Fires
(as of December 26, 2021)
12% Decrease YTD Deaths Compared to 2020
6% Decrease YTD Fires Compared to 2020
Victims
68% Male 32% Female
30% Reported as Disabled
8% Reported as Impaired
67% Between 40 and 79 Years Old
Reported Areas of Origin
#1 Living Room (33%)
#2 Bedroom (21%)
#3 Kitchen (15%)
Reported Fire Causes
#1 Smoking (39%)
#2 Heating (23%)
#3 Cooking (11%)
Deadliest Time of Day
6am - 6pm = 45%
6pm - 6am = 55%
Deadliest Day of Week (Deaths)
#1 Saturday (24)
#2 Sunday (19)
#3 Monday (18)
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