Lack of Fire Prevention = Deadly Consequences

Your home is the place where you feel safest. But your home is also where you are most likely to die in a fire. Four out of five fire-related deaths among civilians occur in the home. Although homes fires and deaths have been declining since 1977, much work remains to be done. 

The NFPA Reported that in 2015, there were 1,345,500 fires reported in the United States. These fires caused 3,280 civilian deaths, 15,700 civilian injuries, and $14.3 billion in property damage.

• 501,500 were structure fires, causing 2,685 civilian deaths, 13,000 civilian injuries, and $10.3 billion in property damage.
• One home structure fire was reported every 86 seconds
• One civilian fire injury was reported every 34 minutes
• One civilian fire death occurred every 2 hours and 40 minute

The death toll of home fires can be reduced and you can limit your risk by installing, testing, and maintaining smoke alarms. In fact, homes installed with UL Monitored Smoke Alarms can qualify you for homeowner insurance discounts as your exposure to fire damage will be reduced.