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Local fire departments in the United States responded to around 1.35 million fires in 2021, according to a September 2022 report from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). These fires killed an estimated 3,800 civilians and injured around 14,700 while causing nearly $16 billion in damage.
House fires made up around 20% of fires in 2021, but were responsible for an estimated 64% (2,440) of civilian deaths and 54% (8,000) of civilian injuries. The NFPA's report shows that from 2020 to 2021, the number of one- or two-family home fires dropped 5% and injuries decreased by 7%. In the same time period, deaths rose by 9% and property damage increased 3%.
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Brittney Meredith-Miller
Brittney Meredith-Miller is assistant editor of PropertyCasualty360.com. She can be reached at [email protected].
