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 Winter/Holiday
Safety
The
winter holidays are a time for celebration, and that
means more cooking, home decorating, entertaining,
and an increased risk of fire due to heating equipment.
Facts
& figures
- During
2003-2007, U.S. fire departments responded to an
average of 250 home fires that started with Christmas
trees per year. These fires caused an average of
14 deaths, 26 injuries, and $13.8 million in direct
property damage annually.
- During
2003-2006, an estimated 14,800 home structure fires
started by candles were reported to local fire departments.
These fires resulted in an estimated 160 civilian
deaths, 1,340 civilian injuries and an estimated
direct property loss of $471 million.
- Four
in 10 reported home fires start in the kitchen --
more than any other place in the home.
- Half
of all home heating fires occurred in December,
January and February in 2003-2006.
Article from the National
Fire Protection Association
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TO FIRE PREVENTION TIPS
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