Public Education

NFPA's Leading Causes of Fires

According to a National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) study called Home Structure Fires, home fires account for 92 percent of fire deaths that occur in structures. These fires cause an average of 2,840 civilian deaths each year. Examples of home fires are:

• Arson & Intentional Fires
• Candles
• Cooking Fires
• Electrical Fires
• Heating Equipment Fires
• Smoking-related Fires
• Youth Firesetters

Fire Prevention Documents

• Christmas Tree Safety (PDF)
• Halloween Safety Tips (PDF)
• Winter Storm & Fire Safety (PDF)
• Electrical Safety at Home (PDF)
• Thanksgiving Safety (PDF)
• Fireworks Safety (PDF)
• Heating Safety (PDF)