Fire Safety
Your Home
According to National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), human error and
equipment problems associated with cooking, heating, and the equipment that
provides electrical service are among the leading causes of U.S. home fires.
Combined, they represent nearly half of all U.S. home fires and one-third of
associated home fire deaths each year.
Know the Facts - According to NFPA...
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On average, there are 91,700 reported home fires each year associated with
cooking equipment, killing 327 people and injuring 4,607.
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Cooking fires are the #1 cause of home fires and home fire injuries.
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Unattended cooking is the leading cause of home cooking fires.
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Three in every 10 reported home fires start in the kitchen – that's more
than any other place in the home.
Fire Prevention Week
Fire Prevention Week is sponsored by the
National Fire Protection Association (N F P A). N F P A has sponsored Fire
Prevention Week since 1922.
Cooking, heating, and electrical fires are among the nation's leading causes
of home fires, accounting for an annual average of nearly 50% of home fires and
almost one-third of associated fire deaths. This year the theme is "Cover All
the Bases and Strike Out Fire"
Check out the
Home Fire Safety Checklist
For Kid's Stuff - try the
US Fire Administration site
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