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# Statistical Reports on the Fire Problem in the United StatesWho Fire Impacts

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## Main content

##### In this section

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                  - Where Fires Occur
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Our statistical reports explore aspects of the U.S. fire problem that affect Americans in their daily lives. Primarily based on data collected through the National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS), our reports address the nature and relevance of the specific fire or fire-related problem, highlight important findings, and suggest other resources to consider for further information.

## Overall U.S. population

See also:Death and injury risk

##### Fire Death Rate Trends: An International Perspective 

The United States still has one of the higher fire death rates in the industrialized world, however, its standing has greatly improved.

##### Fire Risk in 2019

This topical fire report explores fire risk for people living in the United States and why for some groups of people, fire risk is more severe.

## Home fire casualties

##### Civilian Fire Fatalities in Residential Buildings (2017‑2019)

Annually, from 2017 to 2019, an estimated 2,770 civilian fire fatalities resulted from 1,900 fatal fires in residential buildings.

##### Civilian Fire Injuries in Residential Buildings (2017‑2019)

Annually, from 2017 to 2019, an estimated 11,650 civilian fire injuries resulted from 7,200 residential building fires resulting in injuries.

##### Fatal Fires in Residential Buildings (2018‑2020)

Fatal fires in residential buildings most often started in bedrooms (27%).

##### Multiple-Fatality Fires in Residential Buildings (2009‑2011) 

The leading areas of fire origin in multiple-fatality fires in residential buildings were bedrooms and common areas such as living and family rooms.

## People with disabilities

##### Residential Building Fires Involving Individuals with Mental Disabilities 

Intentional was the leading cause of residential building fires where a mental disability is reported as a human factor contributing to ignition.

##### Residential Building Fires Involving Individuals with Physical Disabilities 

Cooking was the leading cause of residential building fires where a physical disability is reported as a human factor contributing to ignition.

## Fire in the United States

This collection of reports looks at the U.S. fire problem in 10-year periods, beginning in 1985. The reports provide a statistical overview of the fire problem that can motivate corrective action. They can also be used to select priorities, help target fire programs, and serve as a model for state or local analyses of fire data.

Review the report collection

## Archived topical fire reports

This spreadsheet contains links to older topical reports that we have archived off our website.
          -  Download archived reports spreadsheet  XLSX

## Data sources for our reports

Our reports reflect the most current data year available at the time of analysis. In priority order, we primarily rely on these data sources:
| Source                                                      | Data available                                     |
|-------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------|
| National Fire Incident Reporting System incident-level data | 10 to 18 months after the end of the calendar year |
| National Center for Health Statistics vital records         | 2 plus years after the end of the calendar year    |
| National Fire Protection Association survey estimates       | 9 months after the end of the calendar year        |

Other data sources include the Consumer Price Index and the U.S. Census Bureau.

## Methodology documentation

These documents describe the data sources and methodology we use to calculate our fire loss estimates.
          -  White paper: National Fire Estimation Using NFIRS Data May 2017,  PDF
          -  Data Sources and Methodology Documentation  PDF
          -  National Estimates Methodology for Building Fires and Losses  PDF

## Topical Fire Report Series

Data sources and methodology documentation.
          -  Volume 21  PDF
          -  Volume 20  PDF
          -  Volume 19  PDF
          -  Volume 18  PDF
          -  Volume 17  PDF
          -  Volume 16  PDF
          -  Volume 15  PDF

Page last reviewed: May 2, 2023

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