Home Fire Facts

1/9/2017 (Permalink)

Prevention!!

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Home Fires, america's Biggest Disaster Threat.

* Nearly 47,000 fires occur during the winter holidays claiming more than 500 lives, causing more than 2, 200 injuries, and $554 million in property damage. **

* On average, one of every 22 home fires started by Christmas trees result in death. **

*Candle fires are four times as likely to occur during the winter holidays. **

* During the winter holiday season an average of 40 home fires per day are caused by children playing. **

* The number of home fires the American Red Cross has responded to has risen 10% since 2000. *

* Having a working smoke alarm reduces one's chances of dying in a fire by nearly half. ** 

Sources: American Red Cross, *  U.S. Fire Administration ,** and the National Fire Protection Association .*** 

For further questions or help with fire clean-up needs, please contact SERVPRO of W. Vancouver/Clark Co. 360-254-0049