77 Deaths in 74 Fires
(as of October 26, 2024)
15% Decrease YTD Deaths
Compared to 2017-2023 Average
5% Decrease YTD Fires
Compared to 2017-2023 Average
Victims
64% Male 36% Female
31% Reported as Disabled
14% Reported as on Oxygen
73% Between 40 and 79 Years Old
Reported Areas of Origin
#1 Living Area (39%)
#2 Kitchen (17%)
#2 Bedroom (17%)
Reported Known Fire Causes
#1 Smoking (47%)
#2 Heating (17%)
#2 Explosion (17%)
Alarm Status
No Working Alarms (49% Fires / 48% Victims)
Working Alarms (20% Fires / 19% Victims)
Unknown Status (31% Fires / 33% Victims)
Deadliest Time of Day
6am - 6pm (50%)
6pm - 6am (50%)
Deadliest Day of Week (Deaths)
#1 Monday (18%)
#2 Saturday (16%)
#3 Sunday (14%)
125 Deaths in 112 Fires
(as of December 31, 2023)
4% Increase in Deaths YTD
Compared to 2017-2022 Average
11% Increase in Fires YTD
Compared to 2018-2022 Average
Victims
62% Male / 38% Female
25% Reported as Disabled
4% Reported as on Oxygen
66% Between 40 and 79 Years Old
Reported Areas of Origin
#1 Bedroom (30%)
#2 Living Area (27%)
#3 Kitchen (14%)
Reported Fire Causes
#1 Smoking (39%)
#2 Heating (17%)
#2 Cooking (13%)
Alarm Status
No Working Alarms (52% Fires / 50% Victims)
Working Alarms (28% Fires / 27% Victims)
Unknown Status (20% Fires / 19% Victims)
Deadliest Time of Day
6am - 6pm = 36%
6pm - 6am - 64%
Deadliest Day of Week (Deaths)
#1 Saturday (18%)
#1 Sunday (18%)
#3 Monday (16%)
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%)
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